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.

Paul Skenes Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-6, 235lb (198cm, 106kg) Team: Pittsburgh Pirates (majors) in Fullerton, Draft: Drafted by the in the 1st round (1st) of the 2023 MLB June Amateur Draft from Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA). High School: El Toro HS (Lake Forest, CA)

Fullname: Paul David Skenes Born: 5/29/2002 in Fullerton, CA Draft: 2023, Pittsburgh Pirates, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 1 College: Louisiana State Debut: 5/11/2024 Follow:

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.

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

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2 days ago · Paul Skenes knows how to handle a baseball. But a video game controller? That’s not his forte. Although he is on the cover of MLB The Show 25, Skenes admitted during his guest spot Tuesday night on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” that he will probably never play the video game because, well, he ...

16 hours ago · Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes was named National League Rookie of the Year but at the time, he lacked much reaction to the news.

Nov 19, 2024 · Pittsburgh Pirates phenom pitcher Paul Skenes was named NL Rookie of the Year after an incredible start to his MLB career, posting a 1.96 ERA over 23 starts.

Jan 19, 2025 · Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is focused on helping his team make the playoffs in 2025, not his long-term future.