Former MLB Player Explains How Paul Skenes Has 'Already Mastered' Sport

TL;DR

Paul Skenes, a 23-year-old pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has already showcased extraordinary skills in just his third MLB season. He struck out the first six batters and completed eight shutout innings against the Colorado Rockies.

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Paul Skenes is a 23-year-old pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He struck out the first six batters he faced against the Colorado Rockies.
Skenes completed eight shutout innings in the game.

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Paul Skenes is only in his third Major League season and just 23 years old, but he's already reached heights that few MLB pitchers ever have.

In Tuesday's start against the Colorado Rockies, Skenes struck out the first six batters he faced and didn't allow a hit until the seventh inning. He finished with eight shutout innings and became the first Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher in the expansion era to strike out the side at least three times in one game.

During his appearance on MLB Network Radio on Wednesday, former MLB player Xavier Scruggs was simply in awe of Skenes.

"I legitimately thought that he was throwing a perfect game yesterday," Scruggs said. "The swing and miss stuff, the command was there, nobody was on his fastball. He can throw six other pitches, and it don't matter."

Scruggs continued to explain why he loves watching Skenes pitch and .

Q&A

What records did Paul Skenes achieve in his game against the Colorado Rockies?

Paul Skenes became the first Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher in the expansion era to strike out the side at least three times in one game.

How many strikeouts did Paul Skenes have in his recent game?

In his recent game against the Colorado Rockies, Paul Skenes struck out a total of six batters in the first inning and finished with eight shutout innings.

What makes Paul Skenes a standout pitcher in the MLB?

At just 23 years old and in his third MLB season, Paul Skenes has demonstrated exceptional pitching skills, including striking out multiple batters and achieving shutout innings.