Ryan Harbin

Harbin was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 17th round, with the 514th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.^[1] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates. Harbin did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[2]

Harbin returned to action in 2021 with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Pirates, pitching to an 0-1 record and 7.53 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched.^[3] He split the 2022 season between the FCL Pirates and Single-A Bradenton Marauders. In nine appearances for the two affiliates, Harbin posted a combined 2-0 record and 4.41 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 16+1⁄3 innings pitched.^[4]

In 2023, Harbin made 35 appearances out of the bullpen for Bradenton and the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers, accumulating a 1-4 record and 3.15 ERA with 68 strikeouts and four saves across 54+1⁄3 innings pitched.^[5] He split the 2024 campaign between the FCL Pirates, Bradenton, and Greensboro. Harbin made 33 appearances for the three affiliates, compiling an 0-2 record and 4.98 ERA with 65 strikeouts and one save across 43+1⁄3 innings pitched.^[6]

Harbin split the 2025 season between the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, Double-A Altoona Curve, and Greensboro, pitching to a cumulative 4-4 record and 4.69 ERA with 92 strikeouts and seven saves across 50 appearances (one start). On November 6, 2025, the Pirates added Harbin to their 40-man roster to prevent him from reaching minor league free agency.^[7]

On February 23, 2026, Harbin was ruled out for at least six weeks after suffering a teres major injury.^[8] He was designated for assignment by the Pirates on April 29, following the promotion of Chris Devenski.^[9]

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)