Projected to be a top MLB Draft pick for the last two years, Hernandez’ name was called Wednesday night at the 2025 MLB Draft in Atlanta when he was selected No. 6 overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hernandez will join fellow Californians Paul Skenes (El Toro High) and Jared Jones (La Mirada High).

With the No.6 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Pirates selected Seth Hernandez, a right-hander from Corona High School who many scouts believed was the top overall pitcher in the class.