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.

1 day ago · It’s hard to imagine that Paul Skenes could be much better than he was after taking the Majors by storm in 2024 and winning NL Rookie of the Year honors for the Pirates. That doesn’t mean that the young ace hasn’t been searching for ways to improve his game.

18 hours ago · Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes is adding a new weapon to his arsenal in 2025 — but some are already wondering if the move might backfire. During his spring debut against the Baltimore ...

1 day ago · On the first day of March, as the calendar turned to a new month, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes stepped onto the mound at Ed Smith Stadium for the first time in 2025.

2 days ago · BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to opposing hitters Saturday while pitching in a Grapefruit League game for the first time this year. Skenes has been working on adding a cutter and a running two-seam fastball to complement his electrifying four-seam fastball ...

Pittsburgh Pirates invited non-roster RHP Paul Skenes to spring training. January 30, 2024: RHP Paul Skenes roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates. 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

2 days ago · For the first time in 2025, it's Paul Skenes day for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skenes will make his first start of spring training against the Baltimore Orioles at 1:05 p.m. ET on Saturday at Ed ...

4 days ago · PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitchers in baseball in Paul Skenes and he will start his first full season in the MLB. Skenes starred at LSU in 2023, after transferring ...

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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.