Braves sign 11 of first 12 Draft picks by using slot money wisely
The Atlanta Braves have secured 11 of their first 12 2026 MLB Draft picks, highlighted by a record-setting deal for pitcher Jensen Hirschkorn.
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The story so far
The Atlanta Braves have finalized contracts with 11 of their first 12 picks from the 2026 Draft. This sequence includes the signing of high school pitcher Jensen Hirschkorn, a third-round selection from Kingsburg, California.
Coverage from MLB.com, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, ABC30 Fresno, and kmph.com highlights the team’s strategic use of slot money to facilitate these early signings. Reports specify that Hirschkorn signed a $3.9 million deal, opting to join the Braves organization over attending LSU.
Hirschkorn is scheduled to depart for Florida as part of the transition. Observers are tracking the remaining unsigned draft picks as the organization works to finalize its 2026 roster selections.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 49d ago.
Who reported it (6)
- Kingsburg High School's Jensen Hirschkorn signs record deal with Atlanta Braves, report says ABC30 Fresno · 51d ago
- Braves Quickly Sign Multiple 2026 Draft Picks—and Give Out a Record-Setting Bonus Sports Illustrated · 51d ago
- Kingsburg's Jensen Hirschkorn heads to Florida after record Braves signing ABC30 Fresno · 51d ago
- Jensen Hirschkorn, 6-foot-7 California high school pitcher, drafted by the Braves in third round Yahoo Sports · 51d ago
- Kingsburg pitcher Jensen Hirschkorn signs $3.9M deal with Braves over LSU kmph.com · 51d ago
- Braves sign 11 of first 12 Draft picks by using slot money wisely MLB.com · 51d ago
The obvious questions
How many of the Braves' early draft picks have signed?
The Braves have signed 11 of their first 12 draft picks.
Who is Jensen Hirschkorn?
Hirschkorn is a 6-foot-7 high school pitcher from Kingsburg, California, who was selected in the third round of the 2026 Draft.
What is the value of Hirschkorn's contract?
According to coverage, Hirschkorn signed a $3.9 million deal.
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