Former New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey may have retired from baseball, but it seems he’s hitting it off in his love life.
The once-ace pitcher used to be the toast of New York – but suffered a catastrophic fall from grace.
He faced a ban due to his admission of using cocaine and pain pills during his time with the Mets – and has since embarked on a new career path as a real estate executive at Newmark.
It appears that the change is already paying dividends for him romantically.
Harvey, aka “The Dark Knight”, who was known for dating a string of models during his playing days, including Adriana Lima, Victoria’s Secret Angel Devon Windsor, Sports Illustrated model Anne V, and other pin-ups, is now involved with Australian model Monika Clarke…
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Although the couple has been acquainted for several years, they recently took their relationship to a romantic level.
Clarke, who serves as the gatekeeper of Zero Bond, an exclusive members-only club in Noho frequented by the likes of Elon Musk and Tom Brady, is the woman to impress if one desires entry into this highly sought-after establishment.
The Scott Sartiano-owned venue was also the site of an early date between Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson.
Additionally, Clarke, a prominent Wilhelmina model with a substantial Instagram following of 200,000, was previously linked to “Outlander” actor Sam Heughan, as evidenced by a public display of affection between the two at Cafe Select in Soho.
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In a 2020 interview with DMARGE magazine, the 31-year-old Clarke revealed her preferences in a partner, emphasizing the importance of a sense of humor and the ability to appreciate sarcasm.
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She also expressed a desire for a humble man who engages in interesting conversations while exuding confidence without arrogance. Above all, she values a partner who makes her feel appreciated and respected.. That is certainly interesting since Harvey was well known to be one of the cockiest players in all of baseball.. But maybe he’s changed.
He retired in May after nine seasons in the big leagues.
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Despite the bitter end to his time on the diamond, including testifying in an investigation into the drug-related death of his former LA Angels teammate Tyler Skaggs and admitting to providing Skaggs with Percocet on one occasion, as well as his personal use of cocaine and Percocet, Harvey has found success in his new role as a managing director in Newmark’s Capital Markets Strategies division.
He reportedly is thriving in his new career.. The combination of his new work and newfound romance with Clarke suggests that Harvey is leaving his troubled past behind and embracing a brighter future.
What do you think of the couple?
Harvey suffered one of the greatest collapses as a player that we’ve ever seen.. His early Mets days were celebrated with “Harvey Days” each and every time he pitched.
But he completely fell apart and never came close to sniffing the potential most thought he had.
What athletes have suffered the biggest falls from grace in your book?