Paul Skenes is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB, having made his debut in 2024. He played college baseball for both the Air Force Falcons and the LSU Tigers, showcasing his talent and leading to his professional career.
On May 29, 2002, Paul David Skenes was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
In September 2018, during his junior year, Paul Skenes announced his commitment to attend the United States Air Force Academy and play college baseball for the Air Force Falcons.
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 entered the MLB draft and was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates and signed to a $9.2 million bonus.
In 2023, Paul Skenes was part of the LSU pitching staff during the team's Men's College World Series championship win and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
On May 11, 2024, Paul Skenes made his MLB debut for the Pirates 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, becoming only the fifth rookie in MLB history to do so.
On July 7, 2024, Paul Skenes was selected to the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
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 for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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 Pirates against the Miami Marlins.
On April 2, 2025, Paul Skenes got his first win of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays.
On April 26, 2025, Paul Skenes recorded a season-high with nine strikeouts in the Pirates’ win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 2025, Paul Skenes was named to his second All-Star Game.
In 2025, Paul Skenes was named to his second consecutive All-Star Game roster and was named National League Pitcher of the Month for July.
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