Paul David Skenes (/ skiːnz /, born May 29, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024. Skenes played college baseball for the Air Force Falcons and LSU Tigers.

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Paul David Skenes...Went 13-2 with five shutouts, two complete games, a 1.69 ERA (122.2ip/23er), SEC-record 209 strikeouts, 20 walks and .165 batting average against in 19 starts for the NCAA-champion LSU Tigers in 2023....Took home 2023 D1Baseball Player-of-the-Year honors while also being named the SEC Pitcher-of-the-Year...Won the College ...

2 days ago · Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes asserted himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball en route to winning the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year.

4 days ago · Paul Skenes’ 2024 Topps MLB Debut Patch card might have been the most sought-after baseball card in recent memory.It sparked a Willy Wonka-like chase that ended with an 11-year-old boy holding ...

Sep 25, 2024 · PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes didn’t love the plan the Pittsburgh Pirates laid out for him in the spring, the one designed to bring the most talented pitching prospect in a generation along slowly and protect the right arm on which so much relies.

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May 16, 2024 · Paul Skenes' Major League debut, which came less than a year after he was selected first overall by the Pirates in the 2023 Draft, showcased why he is the top pitching prospect in baseball. The right-hander used his triple-digit fastball, mid-80s slider and electric splinker to strike out seven Cubs

May 11, 2024 · A little over 10 months removed from being selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, flamethrowing right-hander Paul Skenes made his highly anticipated MLB debut, striking out seven across four-plus innings in the Pirates' 10-9 win over the Cubs on Saturday at PNC Park.

May 10, 2024 · The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick in last year's draft, to make his big-league debut, the team announced Wednesday.