Bethancourt was signed as a non-drafted international free agent and began his minor league career at the age of 16 in 2008.
He was named the seventh-most-promising catching prospect in baseball by MLB.com prior to the 2012 season.

Bethancourt played for the Mississippi Braves of the Class AA Southern League in 2012.
He was named to the All-Star Futures Game.
On August 9, 2012, Bethancourt broke his left hand when he was hit with a pitch.
The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.

Bethancourt again played for Mississippi in 2013 and made his second All Star Futures Game roster.
Following the end of the minor league season, he was promoted and joined the Atlanta Braves on September 9, 2013.
 Bethancourt made his major league debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 29, 2013.
He struck out in his only at bat.
Bethancourt was signed as a non-drafted international free agent and began his minor league career at the age of 16 in 2008. He was named the seventh-most-promising catching prospect in baseball by MLB.com prior to the 2012 season.
Bethancourt played for the Mississippi Braves of the Class AA Southern League in 2012. He was named to the All-Star Futures Game. On August 9, 2012, Bethancourt broke his left hand when he was hit with a pitch. The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.
Bethancourt again played for Mississippi in 2013 and made his second All Star Futures Game roster. Following the end of the minor league season, he was promoted and joined the Atlanta Braves on September 9, 2013.  Bethancourt made his major league debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 29, 2013. He struck out in his only at bat.
Christian Bethancourt