With the 84th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected overslot California prep right hander Jensen Hirschkorn. Hirschkorn is a first round talent who is going to take some time, but will be a significant add to the Braves system.
Bio
Name: Jensen Hirschkorn
Position: Right Handed Pitcher
Hometown: Kingsburg, CA (Kingsburg HS)
School: LSU
Height: 6’7
Weight: 205
Bats/Throws: L/R
Rankings
Baseball America: 43
Perfect Game: 34
Pipeline: 56
ESPN: 58
Overslot: 74
My Own: 29
Consensus: 47
Fastball 60
Hirschkorn has a big
plus fastball that’s been up to 96 MPH and a two seamer as well. When factoring in that he has a ton of projection remaining it is easy to project this pitch to be a plus pitch for him.
Slider 60
The slider is a nasty swing and miss pitch already and another plus grade for him.
Changeup 55
The change is a pitch which is already a weapon against lefties though will need to improve against right handed batters for him.
Command 55
Despite being 6’7 Hirschkorn already has very strong command, which is rare. It’s a chance to continue to develop and get to above average at maturity for him.
Overall Thoughts
This is a super projectable first round talent who has really shown up in showcases. I am sure this is an overslot pick, but one that will be an impact arm for the Braves. He’s already fairly advanced for being a prep arm, but will need to continue his development and adding on strength to his frame, so he isn’t likely to move super fast.
