He signed with the organization for a reported $3.9 million bonus, opting to begin his pro career rather than honor his college commitment to LSU.<\/p>\n
Making the decision brought Hirschkorn a sense of relief.<\/p>\n
\u201cI chose the Braves because of how great the opportunity is,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s a dream come true and something I\u2019ve been wanting to do since I was 3 years old.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hirschkorn is scheduled to report to the Braves on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The Fresno Bee Player of the Year<\/a> capped a dominant 2026 season by going 9-1 with 112 strikeouts in just 10 appearances for the Vikings. He helped lead Kingsburg to a 23-8 record and the Tri-County Kings Division championship.<\/p>\n Now, Hirschkorn is eager to begin the next chapter of his baseball career.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Braves are a great organization,\u201d he said. \u201cGod blessed me with a great opportunity, and I\u2019m thankful for it and for the people around me.\u201d<\/p>\n This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fresno Bee<\/p>\n Anthony Galaviz<\/a><\/p>\n The Fresno Bee<\/p>\n Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He\u2019s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology.\u00a0
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