2025 Draft Prospect - RHP Seth Hernandez - Corona (CA)

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RHP Seth Hernandez - Corona (CA)

Budgeoning stuff. That’s the name of the game for Seth Hernandez. He’s eclipsed himself as the number one arm in the country, and it is easy to see why. Tyler caught him at USA 18u just recently, and the fastball was 96-98 mph with tons of carry. It was a shorter stint, and he usually is in his low to mid-90s. That’s fantastic for a prep arm with much room to grow and a very buttery operation. He pairs that fastball with a slider and a changeup. The slider has spin rates above 2,700 RPMs, and Tyler saw it with a ton of velocity that was 85-98 mph, giving it the action of a cutter. His changeup is even filthier and creates great deception off his fastball. It drops out of zone and has a ton of depth to it. As of now, Hernandez is committed to Vanderbilt, but he expects to be one of the first arms off the board. It seems highly unlikely that he will make his way to campus.

 

Tyler Jennings   @TylerJennings24

Seth Hernandez, the #1 arm in the country for a reason.

Hernandez's FB was electric, sitting 94-97 T98 with strikes and carry upstairs. Flashed a tight SL at 85-89 with cutter-esque shape and a sharp fading CH at 80.

That was loud.

 

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2024 National Showcase 

Seth Hernandez is a 2025 RHP/1B/3B with a 6-4 195 lb. frame from Chino, CA who attends Corona. Extra-large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and long limbs, lots of twitch and physical projection remaining. Ran a 6.75 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, didn't throw in this look but consistently into the mid-90s with top of the class arsenal. Smooth actions on the approach to the ball in the outfield, clean medium length arm stroke in back with quickness to release, lots of arm strength and carry to the intended base with low effort, works through the ball well. Right-handed hitter, begins with a wide base and shows rhythm throughout, easy hand speed through the zone and able to impact the ball with authority to the pull side. Consistently on the barrel with a solid launch and plenty of leverage through the point of contact. Highest level tools across the board. Excellent student. Verbal commitment to Vanderbilt. Selected to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.