In a recent game at Yankee Stadium, Paul Skenes, the rookie right-hander for the Pirates, showcased his skills and left a lasting impression. Despite having only two innings left in his final start of the season, Skenes managed to strike out three batters and retire all six he faced on Saturday.
These strikeouts were no easy feat either. In the first inning, Skenes caught Juan Soto looking and Aaron Judge swinging. To cap off his rookie campaign in style, he threw a blazing 99.6 mph fastball that caught the low inside corner to retire Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Skenes’ performance throughout his rookie season has been nothing short of exceptional. He boasts an impressive record of 11 wins and 3 losses, along with an outstanding 1.96 ERA (earned run average) and a remarkable 0.95 WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched). Additionally, he has recorded an impressive total of 170 strikeouts over 133 innings pitched.
Given these remarkable statistics, it is no surprise that Skenes is being considered as one of the top contenders for the National League Rookie of the Year award this offseason. His contributions to the Pirates have been invaluable and have solidified his place as one of their most promising pitchers.
As Skenes wraps up his rookie campaign on such a high note, fans eagerly await what he will bring to future seasons with even more experience under his belt.
