Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has quickly established himself as a top talent in Major League Baseball. He was awarded the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year and ranked fourth among pitchers in a recent evaluation.

Skenes finished third in the Cy Young voting and made history as the first rookie pitcher in Pirates history to earn the Rookie of the Year title. His impressive rookie season included an 11-3 record and a 1.96 ERA, setting a franchise record for strikeouts.