North Shore Nine

Could the Pirates take a swing on high school right-hander Seth Hernandez with the 6th overall pick?

In this clip, MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis breaks down why Hernandez is a legitimate option for Pittsburgh—highlighting his elite mix of fastball, curveball, changeup, and command. Despite being just 18, Hernandez is considered unusually polished, with the size, delivery, and strike-throwing ability of a future starter. Callis even draws comparisons to Josh Beckett and argues Hernandez may have both the highest ceiling and floor among draft-eligible arms.

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