2025 MLB Draft: Josiah Hartshorn contract details revealed for Chicago Cubs sixth-round pick

Rookie outfielder Josiah Hartshorn has reached an agreement on a contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to Jim Callis of MLB.com. Hartshorn will reportedly make $2 million, which is significantly higher than the pick value of $355,800 and a record for a sixth-round selection.

Hartshorn was committed to play for Texas A&M after wrapping up his senior season at Orange Lutheran High School (CA). Of course, he’ll now forgo the college experience altogether and opt to get started on his professional career.

Hartshorn ranked as the No. 29 overall player and No. 4 outfielder in the 2025 high school class according to Perfect Game. He batted .364 with 24 RBI and five home runs in his senior season according to his MaxPreps page.

Josiah Hartshorn is a switch-hitter who was also a first team All-Trinity League selection this past season. MLB.com offered some in-depth insight into what he brings to the table in its recent scouting report of his draft profile.

“When healthy, Hartshorn is a talented switch-hitter with ability from both sides of the plate,” the report read. “A left-handed thrower, he actually hit only right-handed for nearly all of his first three years in high school because an issue in his left elbow made it hard for him to swing lefty. But then a back issue made hitting right-handed, a more consistent and easier swing, too difficult near the end of his junior season, so he brought the lefty swing back. It was clunky at first, but while you don’t want to put too much stock in a home run derby, the fact he found his lefty swing enough to share in the MLB High School Derby win was impressive. He’s back to hitting from both sides now, with a solid overall approach and some feel for it, an understanding of the zone and raw power he can get to from either side.

“He moves well for someone his size with a little sneaky speed, with more conviction he can handle an outfield corner, even though his arm that used to throw up to 94 mph off the mound is still coming back from that elbow issue. The good news is his offensive profile could be impressive enough for the Texas A&M recruit to go in the first three rounds.”

All that in mind, and it looks like the Cubs may have gotten a steal with this pick. The record-setting money they paid Hartshorn says a lot about what they think of him, and it will be interesting to watch him get going.