Scouting Seth Hernandez, who could be the Pirates' next ace

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Seth Hernandez — the No. 6 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Corona (Calif.) High School — made his pro debut this spring for Low-A Bradenton. He was untouchable in six short starts at that level, allowing just 21 total baserunners in 28 innings with 50 strikeouts, posting a 48 percent strikeout rate and an 0.96 ERA. Pittsburgh promoted him to High A this week, and I caught his debut at that level, where he went five no-hit innings and showed plus stuff across the board but ran out of gas in the fifth inning.Advertisement