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Joey Bart is an American professional baseball catcher currently playing for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB) ²⁵. He was born on December 15, 1996 ².

Early Life and College Career

Bart is a native of Buford, Georgia, and an alumnus of Georgia Tech, where he played college baseball for the Yellow Jackets ²⁴⁷. During his college career, he won the Johnny Bench Award ².

MLB Career Overview

Bart was originally drafted by the San Francisco Giants and made his MLB debut with them. He later played for the Pittsburgh Pirates before joining his hometown team, the Atlanta Braves ²⁴⁷.

San Francisco Giants

Bart began his professional career with the San Francisco Giants.

Pittsburgh Pirates

He was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates at the beginning of the 2024 season ⁶. During his time with the Pirates, Bart was noted as one of the team's most consistent offensive producers, achieving a 110 wRC+ (weighted Runs Created Plus) in that period, which was the highest among his teammates ⁶.

Atlanta Braves

In 2026, Bart was traded to the Atlanta Braves, fulfilling a long-held dream of playing professional baseball in his hometown ⁴⁷. He expressed excitement about joining the Braves, calling the trade "unreal" ⁷.

Physical Attributes and Position

Bart is primarily a catcher ¹³⁵. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 242 pounds ¹. He bats and throws right-handed ¹³.

Key Stats and Achievements

While specific career statistics vary by source and update frequency, Bart's profile on MLB.com lists his age as 29 as of the 2026 season ¹. His baseball-reference.com profile provides comprehensive statistics, including his position, age, height, weight, draft status, and more ³. ESPN also tracks his live stats and game highlights ⁵.