Herick Hernandez third Hurricanes pitcher drafted in fourth round, picked by Braves
It’s a trio of Miami Hurricanes pitchers selected in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
First it was Rafe Schlesinger at No. 113 by the Cleveland Guardians.
Then it was Gage Ziehl by the New York Yankees at No. 119.
And finally, it’s Herick Hernandez, who the Atlanta Braves selected at No. 129 on Monday.
Hernandez, a lefty and Hialeah native who started his college career at Miami Dade College, spent one season with the Hurricanes. He struck out 95 batters over 70 1/3 innings spanning 15 appearances (14 starts).
Baseball America noted in its scouting report that Hernandez has “intriguing fastball traits.”
“He averaged 92 mph and was up to 95 but has above-average induced vertical break on the pitch. His secondaries are both fringy at best and need work, with his mid-70s curveball perhaps better than his low-80s slider, and he’s also mixed in a firm changeup in the upper 80s.”
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