Like any other young, talented ballplayer, Enrique Bradfield Jr. has major league aspirations. He isn’t setting himself a low bar to clear when he gets to the bigs, either.
“I’ve always thought about getting a chance against Aroldis Chapman,” said Hernandez Jr. in a March interview with Motor City Bengals. “That’s somebody that I’ve always wanted to face.”
Not everyone would be excited to get an at-bat against Chapman – he’s one of the most feared arms anywhere in the game. Then again, Hernandez Jr. isn’t like most ballplayers. He’s a premier prep talent in the 2020 draft class and could wind up being a steal for the Tigers if the team decides they’re willing to take on a riskier player in the midst of a draft climate that’s become significantly risk-adverse towards the 2020 class.