All articles tagged with #high school pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected high school RHP Seth Hernandez from Corona, California, with the No. 6 pick in the 2025 MLB draft. Rated as the No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Hernandez is a 6-foot-4 pitcher with a fastball reaching 98 mph and a strong repertoire of pitches. He is committed to Vanderbilt and is the third high school player the Pirates have drafted first overall in the past four years.
The article advocates for the St. Louis Cardinals to consider drafting high school pitcher Seth Hernandez with their fifth overall pick in the MLB Draft, highlighting his impressive arsenal and potential as a future ace, despite the typical risks associated with high school pitchers.
The Milwaukee Brewers selected high school pitcher Josh Knoth in the Comp A round of the MLB Draft. Knoth, known for his excellent spin rates and pitch data, has a mid-90s fastball and a 3,000 RPM curveball. While there is risk involved, the Brewers see high reward potential in Knoth's athleticism and compare him to Lance McCullers. The team plans to develop his changeup and believes he could be a special talent for their pitching lab.