Pirates' Seth Hernandez is making a case for being the hottest pitcher in the minors
MLB's No. 19 prospect is turning heads.
Pirates' Seth Hernandez is making a case for being the hottest pitcher in the minors originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Seth Hernandez did not have the high school path most other high-profile MLB draft picks have.
He was homeschooled during his freshman and sophomore years before he attended Corona High School in California. Some may be familiar with the school as it has produced some MLB talent in the past, like Joe Kelly. They are a bit of a baseball powerhouse, and that was no different when Hernandez attended.
He, alongside Billy Carlson were elite, becoming the first pair of high school teammates to be selected in the top 10 of the same draft. MORE: Pirates trade rumor on $313. 5M slugger who'd be perfect fit is not what fans will want to hear Pirates' Seth Hernandez is making a case for being the hottest pitcher in the minors Carlson would hear his name called 10th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox , while Hernandez would go sixth overall to the Pittsburgh Pirates .
Hernandez has been dominating the Florida State League and recently was promoted to High-A. He's someone fans will want to keep an eye on as the crew over at MLB. com tags him as the club's hottest pitching prospect.