Corona High School baseball makes history twice in 2025 MLB Draft
Briefly

The Corona Panthers achieved remarkable success with a record of 58-6 over the last two seasons, culminating in a CIF-SS Division 1 title in 2024. Their 2025 graduating class gained significant recognition, with Seth Hernandez, the Gatorade National Player of the Year, drafted sixth overall by the Pirates. Classmates Billy Carlson and Brady Ebel were also selected in the top 50, setting records for high school players. This unprecedented achievement marks the first time a high school trio went top 50 in one MLB Draft, reflecting the program's exceptional talent pipeline.
The Panthers went 58-6 in the last two seasons, making the CIF-SS Division 1 title game twice with a championship in 2024.
Seth Hernandez, the Gatorade National Player of the Year, was taken sixth overall by the Pirates, marking him as the top-ranked pitching prospect.
Billy Carlson was drafted by the White Sox four picks later, making them the first high school teammates to go top 10 in one MLB Draft.
Brady Ebel was selected 32nd overall by the Brewers, establishing records for high school players in a single draft.
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