Callis has great expectations for Hernandez and thinks that he’ll not over get over the century-mark in innings pitched, but show exactly why the Pirates took him as high as they did. <\/p>\n
“I think Hernandez had the highest ceiling in last year’s Draft,” Callis wrote. “The stuff is unbelievable. The control is advanced. I think he’s going to pitch around 100 innings and be pretty spectacular.”<\/p>\n
What the Pirates Get in Seth Hernandez<\/p>\n
Hernandez stands 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, commanding an imposing presence on the mound. He als throws four pitches, a fastball, a curveball and a changeup, his three best pitches, while also throwing a slider.<\/p>\n
His draft stock rose quite quickly, as he was homeschooled his first two years of high school, before pitching for Corona. <\/p>\n
He finished with a 9-0 record, a 0.62 ERA over 56 innings pitched and 73 strikeouts as a junior in 2024, while also batting .350, with eight home runs and a 1.080 OPS.<\/p>\n
Hernandez dominated in his senior season in 2025, striking out 105 batters over 53.2 innings pitched, averaging almost two strikeouts per inning, while also posting a 0.39 ERA. He earned 2025 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year honors at the high school level for his performance.<\/p>\n
MLB Pipeline<\/a>\u00a0has scouting grades for Hernandez at 70 for his fastball, 60 for his curveball, 55 for his Slider, 60 for his changeup, 55 for his control and 55 overall.<\/p>\n His fastball is his best pitch, reaching around 100 mph, but the break he gets on his curveball is impressive and he has good control over his changeup.<\/p>\n Hernandez, while not officially pitching<\/a> for the Pirates, did pitch down at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla., where he should start next season with the Florida Complex League (FCL) Pirates.<\/p>\n