Braves sign 11 of first 12 Draft picks by using slot money wisely
The Braves have rapidly secured 11 of their first 12 2026 Draft picks through strategic slot money management.
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The Braves have signed 11 of their first 12 selections from the 2026 Draft. This effort included a record-setting bonus for Jensen Hirschkorn, a 6-foot-7 high school pitcher from California who chose the organization over LSU.
Coverage from MLB.com and Sports Illustrated emphasizes the team's efficient use of slot money to facilitate these quick signings. Local reports from ABC30 Fresno and kmph.com highlight Hirschkorn's $3.9M deal and his move to Florida.
Attention now turns to the status of the remaining draft pick not yet signed, as the team continues its 2026 draft class integration.
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Quick answers
How many of the first 12 draft picks have the Braves signed?
The Braves have signed 11 of their first 12 picks.
Who received a record-setting bonus?
Jensen Hirschkorn, a pitcher from Kingsburg, California, signed a $3.9M deal.
Which college did Jensen Hirschkorn pass up to sign with the Braves?
Hirschkorn chose the Braves over LSU.
Coverage (5)
- Braves Quickly Sign Multiple 2026 Draft Picks—and Give Out a Record-Setting Bonus Sports Illustrated · 17h ago
- Kingsburg's Jensen Hirschkorn heads to Florida after record Braves signing ABC30 Fresno · 17h ago
- Jensen Hirschkorn, 6-foot-7 California high school pitcher, drafted by the Braves in third round Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Kingsburg pitcher Jensen Hirschkorn signs $3.9M deal with Braves over LSU kmph.com · 17h ago
- Braves sign 11 of first 12 Draft picks by using slot money wisely MLB.com · 17h ago
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