"Hartman was selected with Atlanta's 20th round pick in the 2024 draft, using the 611th overall selection on the outfielder from Holy Trinity Academy out of Alberta, Canada. He was given a signing bonus $337,500, which was understandably significantly higher than his slot value. What were the expectations in 2025? When it was announced the Braves had actually signed all 20 selections in their 2024 class - including Hartman - it came as a bit of a surprise."
"Simply put, the odds of signing a young, talented position player in the final round of a draft are incredibly slim as most opt to go the collegiate route and improve their draft stock. However, through some crafty financial maneuvering, the Braves were able to lure Hartman away from future commitment to the University of Michigan and bring him into the organization."
"We didn't get our first look at Hartman until this season, so the expectations were fairly low. With that being said, there was plenty of intrigue as to what exactly the Braves' brass saw in the now 19-year-old to take him with their final selection and give him a massive bonus on top of that. He may not have been the most-heralded prospect in the 2024 draft, but Hartman has come out of the gate swinging so far in his professional career,"
Hartman was selected by Atlanta in the 20th round (611th overall) from Holy Trinity Academy and received a $337,500 signing bonus well above slot value. The Braves signed all 20 picks and convinced Hartman to forego a commitment to the University of Michigan. He began his pro career in the FCL Braves, struggling to a .396 OPS in six games while dealing with a minor injury. He was promoted to Low-A Augusta and in 83 games posted a .718 OPS, five home runs, 41 RBI and a 109 wRC+. He was about 1.5 years younger than competition and struck out in 23.2% of plate appearances.
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