PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had success in recent MLB drafts and it looks like they've done so again with right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez.

Hernandez dominated again for Single-A Bradenton in his start against the Clearwater Threshers, the Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, at BayCare Ball Park in Clearwater, Fla. on April 25.

The young Pirates ace threw five scoreless innings over 61 pitches, posting a season-high nine strikeouts, while allowing just one hit and two walks in the 3-0 win for Bradenton.

It was another great start for Hernandez, who is putting the baseball world on notice with his great play so far in 2026.

Another DOMINANT outing for Seth Hernandez!

I mean - it’s actually ridiculous at this point 🔥

Line:

5.0IP, 1H, 0R, 0ER, 2BB, 9SO’s (career high!)

FULL RECAP VIDEO HERE 🏴‍☠️ pic.twitter.com/QTQcnfi2DV

— Christian ✞ (@CWolfPGH) April 24, 2026

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