Ever since the Angels landed the second overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, most experts and fans assumed the organization would once again (and regrettably) select a college player in the first round. Nolan Schanuel, Zach Neto and Christian Moore are all examples of this working out well, as the Angels have become incredibly well-known for fast-tracking their early picks to the majors. However, maybe the most well-respected MLB insider believes Perry Minasian and co. will go in a different direction this year.
About 20 minutes away from The Big A, right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez has morphed into one of the best prep pitching prospects in recent memory.