Pirates' Seth Hernandez is making a case for being the hottest pitcher in the minors

Hernandez has been dominating the Florida State League and recently was promoted to High-A. He's someone fans will want to keep an eye on as the crew over at MLB.com tags him as the club's hottest pitching prospect.

"There might not be a hotter pitcher in the minors than Hernandez, the No. 6 pick in last year's draft. The 19-year-old right-hander allowed just three runs over 28 IP in the Florida State League for a 0.96 ERA. He also gave up just 13 hits and struck out 50 while walking only 2.3 per nine. His final start for Bradenton was a six-inning shutout effort in which he scattered just three hits and a walk while whiffing nine."

Hernandez has a great feel for all four of his pitches. His fastball can touch 98 mph, while his changeup plays well off of it. He also possesses two great spinning pitches in a slider and a curveball that can both generate whiffs.

He looks like a future frontline starter, but it will likely be a few years before he gets significant innings in the big leagues.

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