Trending Now - Hernandez and Eyanson Shine With Historic Pitching Milestones
WHO:
Anthony Eyanson, No. 10 Red Sox prospect
D’Angelo Ortiz, son of David Ortiz, 21 years old
Max Clark, Detroit Tigers top prospect
Seth Hernandez, Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect
Paul Skenes, National League Cy Young winner
Bubba Chandler, Pirates pitching prospect
Phillip Wellman, High-A Greensboro bench coach
Michael Chernow, Pirates director of coaching and player development
WHAT:
Eyanson hit 100.2 mph on a pitch during a game against the Orioles on March 20th, 2026.
Eyanson's pitch count included 14 pitches, with 10 being strikes.
D’Angelo Ortiz recorded his first career hit in Major League Spring Training on March 20th, 2026, with a single against Tampa Bay's Luis Guerrero.
Max Clark reacted to a 102.4 mph fastball from Seth Hernandez during an exhibition game.
Clark said, "What the f---," after the pitch went by him.
Clark ended up walking in the at-bat against Hernandez.
Hernandez induced an inning-ending ground ball double play.
The game ended with the Pirates defeating the Tigers 8-7.
Hernandez's first pitch was clocked at 102.4 mph, with five of his six pitches to Clark at 100 mph or faster.
Hernandez threw 21 pitches, with 11 touching triple digits and three more at 99 mph or faster.
Clark is ranked as the No. 2 overall prospect in the Tigers farm system.
Clark hit .271 with 14 home runs and 67 RBI in the previous season.
Hernandez was drafted as the No. 6 overall pick by the Pirates in the 2025 MLB Draft.
WHERE:
Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, Florida
Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Florida
LECOM Park, Bradenton, Florida
WHEN:
Eyanson's performance occurred on March 20th, 2026.
D’Angelo Ortiz's at-bat took place on March 20th, 2026.
The game took place on March 20th, 2026.
Hernandez was drafted in 2025.
WHY:
Eyanson attributed his success to hard work and confidence gained from training.
Ortiz expressed excitement about his hit, noting the significance of playing in front of fans.
The game was part of MLB’s Spring Breakout, an annual four-day event featuring exhibition games between top prospects.
HOW:
Eyanson's training included pitch design, velocity improvement, and command work.
Ortiz's single was a result of facing a reliever with MLB experience.
Clark's reaction was captured visually as he stepped out of the box and mouthed his surprise.
Hernandez showcased a four-pitch mix, including a fastball, curveball, and changeup.
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:38 UTC)
In an impressive display of talent, Anthony Eyanson, the No. 10 prospect for the Red Sox, hit a blazing 100.2 mph pitch during a game against the Orioles on March 20, while also throwing 14 pitches, 10 of which were strikes. On the same day, D’Angelo Ortiz, the son of baseball legend David Ortiz, celebrated his first career hit in Major League Spring Training with a single against Tampa Bay's Luis Guerrero. Both players showcased their skills at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota and Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida, with Eyanson crediting his success to hard work and confidence, while Ortiz expressed his excitement about playing in front of fans.
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(UPDATED March 21, 2026 23:03 UTC)
In an exciting exhibition game at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida, the Pittsburgh Pirates edged out the Detroit Tigers with a final score of 8 to 7 on March 20, 2026. During the game, Detroit's top prospect Max Clark had a memorable at-bat against Pirates pitcher Seth Hernandez, who threw a blistering 102.4 mph fastball, prompting Clark to react with surprise before ultimately walking. Hernandez, the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, showcased his impressive skills with a four-pitch mix, including multiple pitches clocked at over 100 mph.