Paul David Skenes (/ s k iː n z /, 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.

RHP Paul Skenes roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates. January 30, 2024: Pittsburgh Pirates invited non-roster RHP Paul Skenes to spring training. September 30, 2023: Altoona Curve activated RHP Paul Skenes. September 5, 2023: Altoona Curve transferred RHP Paul Skenes to the Development List. August 21, 2023: RHP Paul Skenes assigned to ...

Paul Skenes was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (1st) of the 2023 MLB June Amateur Draft from Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA). What position does Paul Skenes play? Paul Skenes is a Pitcher.

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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Jan 22, 2025 · Strictly staying at the Pirates perspective, the expectation for Skenes should be to be the frontrunner of a pitching staff that should be headlined by Skenes himself and the impressive duo of Mitch Keller, who has been the workhouse of the staff since 2022, and rookie standout Jared Jones, who has his own unique expectations heading in 2025.

May 29, 2002 · The No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Skenes made his much-anticipated Pirates debut on Aug. 10 with Pittsburgh's Rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, striking out one in one inning of...

Sep 9, 2024 · It was a nine-strikeout night, but the first one was the one that put him in the record books, passing Cy Blanton for the most strikeouts by a rookie in franchise history. That final punchout was No. 151 on the year for Skenes, who tossed six innings of one-run ball to lead the Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Marlins.

Sep 25, 2024 · PITTSBURGH – Paul Skenes mulled over the question for a good 15 seconds. It has been quite the eventful year for the Pirates’ star rookie, fulfilling his almost-otherworldly expectations. He started an All-Star Game. He blew a 100 mph fastball by Shohei Ohtani. He got to meet Bob Uecker.

Jan 19, 2025 · PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes has a lot on his mind. The chances of the perpetually curious National League Rookie of the Year staying with the Pittsburgh Pirates indefinitely is not one of them.. Not yet anyway. “I haven’t given it too much thought,” Skenes said Sunday when asked about the chances of him signing an extension with the Pirates.