Seth Hernandez, a senior pitcher at Corona High, has been named the national baseball player of the year by Gatorade, following his recognition as state player of the year just days earlier. He received the award during a surprise event where former major leaguer Dexter Fowler presented him with the trophy in front of family, friends, and teammates. This season, Hernandez achieved a remarkable 9-1 record with a 0.39 ERA and 105 strikeouts, solidifying his status as a top high school pitching prospect ahead of the upcoming MLB amateur draft.