Kyle Patrick Hart (born November 23, 1992) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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. Listed at and , he both throws and bats left-handed.

Amateur career

Hart graduated from Sycamore High School in

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. He attended

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, where he played

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for the

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for five seasons (2012–2016), having undergone Tommy John surgery during his junior year.

Professional career

Boston Red Sox

The

selected Hart in the 19th round, with the 568th overall selection, of the

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. In 2017, Hart appeared in games with the

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, and

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compiling a 6–5 record in 22 games (19 starts) with a 2.15

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(ERA) while striking out 109 batters in 117 innings pitched. In 2018, Hart spent all of the season with the Double-A

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, recording a 3.57 ERA while striking out 100 batters in innings with a 7–9 record in 24 games (all starts). In 2019, Hart started the season with Portland, then was promoted to the Triple-A

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in late May; overall for the season, he had a 12–13 record in 77 games (71 starts) with a 3.52 ERA while striking out 140 batters in 156 innings pitched. After the 2019 season, the Red Sox added Hart to their

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. In 2020, Hart was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on March 8. After the delayed start of the MLB season, the Red Sox named Hart as the starting pitcher for their August 13 game against the

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. Making his MLB debut, Hart allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and three

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s in two innings of work, taking the loss. Hart was placed on the injured list on September 2, with a left hip impingement, and moved to the 45-day injured list on September 15. With the 2020 Red Sox, Hart made four appearances (three starts), registering an 0–1 record with 15.55 ERA in 11 innings pitched with 13 strikeouts. On November 20, 2020, Hart was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A. Hart spent the 2021 season in Triple-A with the

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; in 23 games (20 starts), he compiled a 4.22 ERA with 6–9 record while striking out 90 batters in innings. Hart began the 2022 season with Worcester, then was assigned to Portland on May 16. He made 24 appearances split between Worcester and Portland in 2022, accumulating a 7-3 record and 5.25 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 82.1 innings pitched. Hart elected free agency following the season on November 10.

Philadelphia Phillies

On February 7, 2023, Hart signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Hart made one appearance for the Triple-A

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, striking out one in a scoreless inning of work. He was released by the Phillies on April 19.

Seattle Mariners

On June 3, 2023, Hart signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. In 18 starts for the Triple–A

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, he registered a 4–6 record and 4.58 ERA with 85 strikeouts across innings pitched. Hart elected free agency following the season on November 6.

NC Dinos

On December 19, 2023, Hart signed a one–year, $500K contract with the

of the

. The deal included a $200K signing bonus and another possible $200K through incentives.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hart, Kyle 1992 births Living people Baseball players from Cincinnati Boston Red Sox players Greenville Drive players Gulf Coast Red Sox players Indiana Hoosiers baseball players Major League Baseball pitchers Newport Gulls players Pawtucket Red Sox players Portland Sea Dogs players Salem Red Sox players Tacoma Rainiers players Worcester Red Sox players