Joel Hartman

Hartman, a Bradenton, FL native, played 3 years collegiately at Southeastern University from 2002- 2005, winning a national championship, before finishing his college career at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He signed his first professional contract with the Golden Baseball League in 2007 and went on to play in multiple independent leagues, including the Continental League, Frontier League, and Pecos League.

After retiring as a player, Hartman began mentoring elite high school and college baseball players through Prospect Dugout. Three years later, he initiated professional baseball tryouts with Prospect Dugout and has helped more than 100 players sign professional baseball contracts.

"I am excited to be the hitting coach in Billings and work with the next generation of professional baseball athletes as they pursue their dream of playing at the big league level," said Hartman. "I am thrilled to be coming to Billings, becoming part of that great community, and working with Craig and Dennis to help lead the Mustangs to a Pioneer League Championship."