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Young Prospects Shine as AL Tops NL in 2026 Futures Game
sports3 months ago

Young Prospects Shine as AL Tops NL in 2026 Futures Game

The American League defeated the National League 6-1 in the 2026 MLB Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park, highlighted by five standout prospects: Jesús Made, Kade Anderson, Leo De Vries, Seth Hernandez and Nathan Flewelling. Made, widely regarded as baseball’s top prospect at 19, flashed premium bat speed; Anderson exhibited a deep, effective repertoire and high strikeout potential; De Vries showed speed and contact as a 19-year-old shortstop; Hernandez, a 19-year-old right-hander, touched 99 mph with a strong changeup; Flewelling, a catcher, belted the game’s lone homer and earned Futures Game MVP honors. The AL’s win marked its first Futures Game victory since 2022, with the NL still leading the series 4-2-1.

via CBS Sports|
#jesus-made#kade-anderson#leo-de-vries
Hernandez Shines as Pitching Takes Center Stage in Futures Game
sports3 months ago

Hernandez Shines as Pitching Takes Center Stage in Futures Game

Pirates right-hander Seth Hernandez, the No. 6 pick in 2025, starred the MLB Futures Game with a perfect 14-pitch inning (99-101 mph fastball and an elite 87-88 mph changeup, plus a curve and slider), crowning a pitching-dominated showcase as the AL won 6-1; other standouts included Mariners’ Ryan Sloan and Royals’ Kendry Chourio, with several college lefties (Kade Anderson, Liam Doyle, Jamie Arnold) impressing, while a few top prospects struggled (Miguel Sime Jr., Anthony Eyanson, Kash Mayfield). Rays catcher Nathan Flewelling earned MVP after hitting the game’s only homer. The piece offers a scouting-heavy look at the next wave of talent.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#futures-game#pirates
Hernandez's Fit with Pirates Doesn't Alter Cherington's Leadership
sports1 year ago

Hernandez's Fit with Pirates Doesn't Alter Cherington's Leadership

The article discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates' recent struggles and management issues, highlighting the promising talent of Seth Hernandez, a high-school pitcher drafted sixth overall, and emphasizing the need for organizational stability and development to support their young pitchers. Despite frustrations with GM Ben Cherington's tenure, Hernandez's potential and the team's drafting success offer some hope for the future.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#baseball-prospects#mlb-draft#pirates
Pirates pick high school RHP Seth Hernandez at No. 6 in 2025 MLB draft
sports1 year ago

Pirates pick high school RHP Seth Hernandez at No. 6 in 2025 MLB draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected high school RHP Seth Hernandez from Corona, California, with the No. 6 pick in the 2025 MLB draft. Rated as the No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Hernandez is a 6-foot-4 pitcher with a fastball reaching 98 mph and a strong repertoire of pitches. He is committed to Vanderbilt and is the third high school player the Pirates have drafted first overall in the past four years.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#2025-draft#high-school-pitcher#mlb-draft