Pitcher Seth Hernandez goes No. 6
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The Cincinnati Reds held pick #9, and after asking for your opinion on several players linked to the Reds in the run-up to the draft, you responded collectively by saying you’d like to see Corona High School (CA) pitcher Seth Hernandez selected by the Reds.
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.
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.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/vanderbilt as Vanderbilt Baseball Commit Drafted Sixth Overall. With the sixth pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, Commodore commit and right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates.