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 David Skenes...Went 13-2 with five shutouts, two complete games, a 1.69 ERA (122.2ip/23er), SEC-record 209 strikeouts, 20 walks and .165 batting average against in 19 starts for the NCAA-champion LSU Tigers in 2023....Took home 2023 D1Baseball Player-of-the-Year honors while also being named the SEC Pitcher-of-the-Year...Won the College ...

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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...

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Paul Skenes, born on May 29, 2002, in Fullerton, California, is a professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He attended El Toro High School and initially played college baseball for the Air Force Falcons, where he won the John Olerud Award in 2022.

May 11, 2024 · A little over 10 months removed from being selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, flamethrowing right-hander Paul Skenes made his highly anticipated MLB debut, striking out seven across four-plus innings in the Pirates' 10-9 win over the Cubs on Saturday at PNC Park.

May 12, 2024 · Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs.

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