Paul Skenes is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB, having made his debut in 2024. He honed his skills playing college baseball for both the Air Force Falcons and the LSU Tigers. Skenes is a highly touted pitching prospect known for his impressive velocity and overall pitching ability.
On May 29, 2002, Paul Skenes was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
In September 2018, Paul Skenes announced his commitment to attend the United States Air Force Academy and play college baseball.
In 2020, Paul Skenes graduated from El Toro High School with a grade point average of 4.76.
In 2021, Paul Skenes played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
On July 28, 2022, Paul Skenes announced that he would transfer to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play for the LSU Tigers.
In 2022, Paul Skenes won the John Olerud Award as the nation's best two-way player.
On June 22, 2023, Paul Skenes broke Ben McDonald's SEC and LSU record for strikeouts in a single season, recording his 203rd strikeout of the year.
On July 18, 2023, Paul Skenes signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a $9.2 million signing bonus.
Following the 2023 season, Paul Skenes won the National Pitcher of the Year Award and the Dick Howser Trophy. LSU won the 2023 College World Series, and Skenes was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player.
In 2023, Paul Skenes was part of the LSU pitching staff that won the Men's College World Series championship, and he was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
In 2023, Paul Skenes was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB draft and signed for a $9.2 million bonus.
On May 11, 2024, Paul Skenes was promoted to the major leagues and made his MLB debut at PNC Park against the Chicago Cubs, striking out seven.
In May 2024, Paul Skenes made his MLB debut and was named the starting pitcher for the National League in the 2024 All-Star Game.
On July 7, 2024, Paul Skenes was selected to the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, becoming the first No. 1 draft pick to do so as a rookie.
In 2024, Paul Skenes accepted an appointment as part of the class of 2024 to play college baseball for the Air Force Falcons.
In 2024, Paul Skenes made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Paul Skenes began the 2024 season with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, achieving a 0.99 ERA with 45 strikeouts over 27+1⁄3 innings.
On January 28, 2025, Paul Skenes was named as one of the three cover athletes of MLB The Show 25 alongside Elly De La Cruz and Gunnar Henderson.
On March 27, 2025, Paul Skenes was the Opening Day starting pitcher for the 2025 Pirates, facing the Miami Marlins.
On April 2, 2025, Paul Skenes got his first win of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching seven innings and striking out six batters.
On April 26, 2025, Paul Skenes hurled 6 1⁄3 scoreless innings and recorded a season high with nine strikeouts in the Pirates’ 3-0 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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