Paul Skenes Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 6" / 235 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/29/2002 (21)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- Louisiana State
Paul Skenes Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Paul Skenes News
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes proved he was human on Wednesday when he gave up his first run of the season. Last year's first overall tossed 4 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one walk and struck out seven. Skenes, 21, continues to be as advertised and now have a 0.53 ERA with 34 strikeouts in just 17 innings. The right-hander is one of the top prospects in the game and doesn't have much left to prove, but the Pirates are going to be extra cautious with their future ace before taking the training wheels off and promoting him to the big-league. Skenes is worth stashing ahead of time in most leagues.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes was electric on Thursday, dominating minor-league hitters for Triple-A Indianapolis. Skenes pitched 3 innings of shutout ball, allowing just a hit and two walks while striking out a whopping eight. He also built up to 65 pitches in this one. The Pirates said earlier in the day that Skenes will need more seasoning in the minors before he is called up, but it's going to be really tough to keep him down there if he keeps pitching like he has been. He needs to be rostered in all leagues at this point, as his call-up feels like an inevitability.
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently have a hole in their starting rotation with lefty Marco Gonzales (forearm) on the injured list, but MLB Pipeline's No. 3 prospect, right-hander Paul Skenes, isn't getting called up because he needs to continue to build up for his first full professional season. Skenes has yet to allow a run with Triple-A Indianapolis through his first three outings, striking out 19 with just six baserunners allowed over 9 1/3 innings. However, he was capped at just three innings in his first two outings and has had his pitch count purposefully limited early on. "We don't want to go from zero to 100 right away. Paul's so important to us long term, so we want to be really thoughtful about that," general manager Ben Cherington said. The 21-year-old will almost certainly be with Pittsburgh this year, but fantasy managers in all formats are going to need to be patient.
Batting Order
1 | Ke'Bryan Hayes |
2 | Bryan Reynolds |
3 | Oneil Cruz |
4 | Connor Joe |
5 | Edward Olivares |
6 | Rowdy Tellez |
7 | Jared Triolo |
8 | Michael A. Taylor |
9 | Henry Davis |
Paul Skenes Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Ke'Bryan Hayes |
2 | Bryan Reynolds |
3 | Oneil Cruz |
4 | Connor Joe |
5 | Edward Olivares |
6 | Rowdy Tellez |
7 | Jared Triolo |
8 | Michael A. Taylor |
9 | Henry Davis |
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher prospect Paul Skenes is the new top prospect for pitchers by MLB.com. After going first overall in the 2023 draft, there were talks of Skenes making a push for the majors last season. That never came to pass, however, and the big righty will now look to leave Spring Training as a member of the Pirates' 26-man roster. The 6'6" flamethrower has an 80-rated fastball, a slider that comes in rated at 70, and good enough control to use those weapons against any hitter. Skenes is a dynasty darling and should be drafted in most redraft leagues as well. If your draft occurs before word comes out where Skenes will start the season, he is worth the stash. He currently has a 266.7 ADP but that can jump up quickly if the Pirates announce him making the club. Skenes may use the spring to work on a third pitch, his changeup, so don't be discouraged if he has a rough start. He is head and shoulders above other minor league pitchers at this point and can help fantasy managers as soon as he takes the hill in the majors.