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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Eric Hartman is a 19-year-old Canadian centerfielder prospect for the Atlanta Braves who was selected in the 20th round of the 2024 draft. He has emerged as one of the biggest breakout prospects in minor league baseball in 2026, earning a spot on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list. In 2026, Hartman is hitting .331/.417/.710 with 12 home runs in 144 plate appearances, displaying a 182 wRC+ and .695 SLG. He is known for elite speed (70-grade runner) and has shown impressive improvements in power and exit velocities this season. Scouts have provided very strong reports on his development and maturation as a player.
Strengths
- + Exceptional 2026 performance: .331 AVG/.417 OBP/.710 SLG
- + High wRC+ of 182 indicating elite offensive production
- + 12 home runs in just 144 plate appearances showing power surge
- + Elite speed with 70-grade running ability
- + Impressive exit velocities and power development
- + Made Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list
- + Strong scout reports and positive evaluations
- + Excellent athleticism and present strength
- + Continued maturation and development trajectory
- + Largest day-three signing bonus ($337,500) shows organizational confidence
Weaknesses
- - Limited professional experience due to Canadian background with fewer repetitions against quality competition
- - 2025 debut season showed modest results (.240/.341/.358 with 5 HR in 397 PA)
- - Missed a month in 2025 with hamstring injury
- - High risk rating (60/High grade) indicates significant uncertainty
- - Still very young (19 years old) with limited track record
- - Hit grade of only 45 suggests some swing-and-miss concerns
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