Paul Skenes is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB), making his debut in 2024. He gained prominence through his college baseball career, playing for both the Air Force Falcons and later the LSU Tigers. Skenes' transition to professional baseball marks a significant step in his career, establishing him as a noteworthy player in the MLB.
In September 2018, during his junior year, Paul Skenes announced his commitment to attend the United States Air Force Academy.
In 2020, Paul Skenes graduated from El Toro High School with a GPA 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. He was also named College World Series Most Outstanding Player.
In 2023, Paul Skenes was part of the LSU pitching staff during the team's 2023 Men's College World Series championship win and 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.
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 as a rookie.
In 2024, Paul Skenes made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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