Seth Hernandez impresses in Pirates' Spring Breakout game
Key Points:
- Seth Hernandez, Pittsburgh Pirates' No. 3 prospect and 2025 sixth overall MLB Draft pick, made a striking debut at LECOM Park, showcasing a fastball that reached 102.4 mph and consistently hit triple digits during his outing.
- Hernandez impressed with a mix of pitches including a 12-6 curveball and a highly advanced changeup, demonstrating skills uncommon for a 19-year-old, earning praise from both teammates and opponents.
- In his first appearance, Hernandez struck out and walked batters with overpowering velocity, ultimately escaping the inning without allowing runs, highlighting his potential as a dominant future pitcher for the Pirates.
- Pirates director of coaching Michael Chernow and High-A Greensboro bench coach Phillip Well