Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball pitcher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/05/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Fullerton, California, U.S. |
Latest News about Paul Skenes
26/08/2026
Paul Skenes delivered six scoreless innings against the Padres, showing a strong rebound during the 2026 season. The outing was one of his better starts in a year that also included stretches of inconsistency as the Pirates tried to keep him on schedule and competitive.
13/11/2025
Paul Skenes won the 2025 National League Cy Young Award in unanimous fashion after a dominant second season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He led National League starters with a 1.96 ERA and set a Pirates franchise record with 216 strikeouts in 187.2 innings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Paul David Skenes |
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| Known For | Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball |
| MLB Debut | 11/05/2024 |
| Draft | 2023 MLB Draft, 1st round, 1st overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
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| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Batting | Right |
| Throwing | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | El Toro High School |
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| College | United States Air Force Academy |
| College Transfer | Louisiana State University |
Relationships & More
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Livvy Dunne |
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Family
| Father | Craig Skenes |
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| Mother | Karen Skenes |
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Career
| Current Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
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| Position | Pitcher |
| Jersey Number | 30 |
| Major Honors |
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| Notable Achievement | Named National League starting pitcher for the 2024 All-Star Game |
Style Quotient
| Pitching Style | Known for a fastball exceeding 100 mph and a 'splinker' pitch |
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/Paul_Skenes |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won the College World Series with LSU in 2023. | |
| 2. Set the SEC single-season strikeout record in 2023 with 209 strikeouts. | |
| 3. Pledged $10 for every strikeout in 2023 to Folds of Honor. |