Seth Hernandez Named FSL's Top MLB Prospect
BRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton Marauders RHP Seth Hernandez has been named the Florida State League Top MLB Prospect for 2026, as announced by Minor League Baseball. Hernandez follows Daytona's Alfredo Duno ('25) and Lakeland's Max Clark ('24) as the FSL's next star prospect. Hernandez made six starts for the Marauders
BRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton Marauders RHP Seth Hernandez has been named the Florida State League Top MLB Prospect for 2026, as announced by Minor League Baseball. Hernandez follows Daytona's Alfredo Duno ('25) and Lakeland's Max Clark ('24) as the FSL's next star prospect.
Hernandez made six starts for the Marauders before his call up to High-A Greensboro on May 12. Through those six outings, Hernandez secured 50 strikeouts over 28.0 innings and maintained a 0.96 ERA. Hernandez earned at least seven strikeouts in each appearance, including three consecutive outings with nine strikeouts.
The 20-year-old from Pomona, California was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 6th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Coming into the 2026 season, Hernandez ranked as the No. 26 prospect in all of baseball and currently ranks as the No. 7 prospect according to MLB.com. Hernandez also sits as the Pirates No. 1 prospect, finishing the year 6-1 with a 2.43 ERA and 118 strikeouts through 74.0 frames.
This season, Hernandez was awarded FSL Pitcher of the Week on April 27 for his performance against the Clearwater Threshers on April 24. The right-hander earned his first nine-strikeout performance and allowed just one hit across 5.0 shutout frames. He also was named FSL Pitcher of the Month for April, going 2-0 with a 0.53 ERA with 32 strikeouts and five walks through 17.0 innings of work.
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