Paul Skenes is entering his third season in the MLB with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He started his college baseball career at the United Air Force Academy, then transferred to Louisiana State University. It became no secret that Skenes is rare talent as he led the LSU Tigers to a College World Series title.
In the 2023 MLB Draft, Paul Skenes was the No. 1 overall pick. He signed a $9.2 million bonus and made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024. Paul is very skilled and throws a dominating fastball sweeper combo. He was recognized as the National Leagues best pitcher in 2025 and shows no signs of slowing down heading into 2026.
Player Information
Name | Paul Skenes |
Age | 23 |
Height | 6'6" |
Weight | 260 lbs |
Birthday | 5/29/2002 |
Birthplace | Fullerton, CA |
Position | Starting Pitcher |
College | LSU |
Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
Experience | 3rd Season (2026) |
MLB Career Stats - Pitching
Record | 21-13 |
Innings Pitched | 320.2 |
Earned Run Average | 1.96 |
Strikeouts | 386 |
Single-Season Career Highs - Pitching
Innings Pitched | 197.2 (2025) |
Earned Run Average | 1.97 (2025) |
Strikeouts | 216 (2025) |
Awards & Honors
NL CY Young Award (2025) - Is an annual MLB Award given to the best pitcher in each League.
2x All-MLB 1st Team (2024, 2025)
Rookie of the Year (2024)
Career Earnings
Paul Skenes signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023, receiving a record-setting $9.2 million signing bonus. He started the 2024 season with a prorated minimum MLB salary, but by the end of 2025, he earned an additional $3.4 million through the pre-arbitration bonus pool. Paul Skenes has also received money from winning awards like Rookie of the Year, where he earned an additional $1.5 million.
