Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' sensational rookie pitcher, is poised to build on his impressive debut season, where he posted a 1.96 ERA and secured the National League Rookie of the Year award. Skenes is currently refining his skills at spring training, having added a cutter and two-seam fastball to his already formidable arsenal which includes a blazing four-seam fastball and a unique 'splinker'. His focus on creating swing decisions aims to keep hitters off balance.

With plans to pitch deeper into games, Skenes emphasizes the importance of winning critical counts to enhance his efficiency. Pirates' pitching coach Oscar Marin notes the potential of Skenes’ new pitches to complement his current offerings, further solidifying his status as one of the premier arms in baseball.