Daniel Hartley brings bullpen depth, strike-throwing grit — but Georgia Southern is still waiting on cleaner results
In the 2026 season, Hartley made seven relief appearances for Georgia Southern, striking out five in five innings, but he also carried a 23.40 ERA, so the raw stuff has yet to translate into consistent run prevention. His appeal is the frame-and-profile combo—6-foot, right-handed, and battle-tested after two college stops—but his best calling card is earlier success at State College of Florida, where he posted a 3.60 ERA with a 50/18 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 45 innings. Translation: useful bullpen arm with upside, but right now he fits more as a developmental add than an instant shutdown piece.
