Seth Hernandez Could Be the Next Ace in Pittsburgh | Pirates Draft Breakdown

The Pittsburgh Pirates used the 6th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft to select high school right-hander Seth Hernandez — one of the most electric arms in the class. In this video, we break down everything you need to know: his elite fastball-changeup combo, why scouts are so high on him, how he fits into the Pirates’ long-term plans, and what comes next in his development.

Was this the right pick for Ben Cherington and the Bucs? Can Hernandez become the next ace in a rotation that already features Paul Skenes and Jared Jones?

We’ve got the full scouting report, comps, risk factors, and instant reaction from the North Shore Nine crew.

Clips courtesy of Josh Norris/Baseball America (https://x.com/jnorris427/status/1910501037380632703) and Kiley McDaniel/ESPN (https://x.com/kileymcd/status/1912212710130929859)

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