Josh Hartle

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69+2⁄3 innings pitched. [4] In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [5] As a sophomore in 2023, he helped lead Wake Forest to the College World Series. [6] [7] He finished the season 11–2 with a 2.81 ERA and 140 strikeouts in 1⁄3 over 18 games. He was named a first team All-American by Baseball America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).

Hartle entered his junior season in 2024 as a top prospect for the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. [8]

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Hartle in the third round, with the 83rd overall selection, of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. [9] On July 23, 2024, Hartle signed with Pittsburgh on a contract worth $850,000. [10] He made his professional debut with the Single–A Bradenton Marauders.

Cleveland Guardians

On December 10, 2024, Hartle, alongside Michael Kennedy and Luis Ortiz, was traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Spencer Horwitz. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Morton, Kyle (June 29, 2021). "Reagan LHP Josh Hartle named NC Gatorade Player of the Year". WRAL. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ Morton, Kyle (May 26, 2021). "With MLB Draft looming, Reagan LHP Hartle focused on bringing home title". News & Record. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ Morton, Kyle (July 10, 2021). "Reagan grad, LHP Josh Hartle withdraws from MLB Draft". WRAL. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ Dell, John (April 6, 2023). "Josh Hartle is having outstanding season for the pitching-rich Wake Forest Demon Deacons". Winston-Salem Journal. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Josh Hartle". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ Dell, John (June 12, 2023). "Two former Reagan players achieve dream in helping Wake Forest get to College World Series". Winston-Salem Journal. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023.
  7. ↑ Foreman Jr, Tom (June 1, 2023). "Josh Hartle transition from fan to player helps lead Wake Forest baseball". Winston-Salem Journal. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ Callis, Jim (October 26, 2023). "Top 20 college prospects for '24 Draft". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ Miscowiec, Abigail (July 16, 2024). "Pirates' third-round MLB draft pick could continue team's bad habits". Rumbunter. FanSided. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Pirates sign 3rd-round pick Josh Hartle, left-hander from Wake Forest". triblive.com. July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  11. ↑ DeRosa, Theo (December 10, 2024). "Pirates acquire first baseman Horwitz in trade with Guardians". mlb.com. MLB . Retrieved December 10, 2024.
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Josh Hartle
Cleveland Guardians
Pitcher
Born: (2003-03-24) March 24, 2003 (age 22)
King, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left