Pitcher Seth Hernandez goes No. 6
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The first day of the 2025 MLB Draft featured some major early surprises – and three players from one prep school.
Seth Hernandez, Billy Carlson and Brady Ebel headline a deep class of regional talent – some of whom are already starring in college – on what could be a historic night on Sunday.
The Pirates selected a pitcher with the No. 6 pick in the 2025 MLB draft, taking highly touted right-hander Seth Hernandez out of Corona High School in California. Hernandez was heralded as one of the best players in the draft, and he's already drawing some comparisons to another standout pitcher in Pittsburgh; Paul Skenes.