WKU Dean's List (Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Spring 2020)
2020 (Redshirt Sophomore): Didn’t make an appearance.
2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Made three appearances on the mound for the Hilltoppers … Recorded an 11.57 ERA while striking out one in 2.1 innings of work on the season … Saw action against Northern Kentucky (2/17), Louisville (4/30) and Austin Peay (5/14).
2018 (Freshman): Redshirted his first year on The Hill.
At Greeneville HS: Lettered 3 years in football and all 4 years in baseball for the Greene Devils, batting .520 as a senior and .534 as a junior ... Was a 4-time All-Conference performer ... Earned All-State honors in both 2016 and 2017.
Personal Info: Born October 5, 1998 in Greeneville, Tenn. ... Son of Steve and Carol Ann Hartness ... Studying Exercise Science at WKU ... Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones because he played the game the right way and was one of the greatest switch-hitters of all time ... Biggest thrill in sports was winning sub-state in 2016 to advance to the state tournament ... Chose WKU because the first time he came on campus, he fell in love with the atmosphere and the people ... Hartness' dad had the biggest influence on his athletic career because he always said 'yes' when he wanted to go practice or hit ... Enjoys anything outdoors, including hunting and fishing.
