​With the 84th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected overslot California prep right-hander Jensen Hirschkorn, a first-round talent who will require time but is poised to become a major addition to the Braves’ system. Hirschkorn hails from Kingsburg, California, where he starred at Kingsburg High School, stands 6’7” and weighs around 205 pounds, and bats left while throwing right. Baseball America lists him as a 43, Perfect Game as 34, Pipeline as 56, ESPN as 58, and various overslot and personal consensus rankings place him as a premium, projectable arm. The profile that stands out most is his electric fastball, which has reached up to 96 MPH, paired with a credible two-seam fastball; given his impressive physical projection, there is strong optimism that his fastball could mature into an above-average or plus pitch as he develops. His slider already grades as a plus offering with swing-and-miss potential, a weapon that can miss bats in both early high-leverage situations and later in games. The changeup is another plus tool in his arsenal, particularly effective against left-handed hitters, though it will need refinement to neutralize right-handed batters more consistently. Remarkably, Hirschkorn commands his pitches with reliable feel despite his 6’7” frame, a combination that is uncommon for a pitcher of his age and stature; this control provides a solid foundation for growth as he matures physically and mechanically. He represents a classic high-upside, long-term project who has shined at showcases and in travel ball, underscoring why he is viewed as a quintessential overslot boon for the Braves. While it’s clear this is an overslot selection, the pick is likely to deliver an impact arm for Atlanta, given Hirschkorn’s already advanced readiness for a prep pitcher and his capacity for continued development. The Braves can expect him to add strength to his frame to sustain a more durable workload, which means the acceleration of his path to the majors may be gradual rather than rapid, but his ceiling remains tantalizingly high. As he continues to refine his mechanics and sharpen his command, Hirschkorn has the tools to become a frontline starter in time, and his presence will help fortify the Braves’ pitching pipeline for years to come.