STUMP STORY OF THE DAY
Paul Skenes, the FLAMETHROWER!
Paul Skenes, the 2023 MLB number one pick, has officially made his MLB debut yesterday. The first two batters he face? Strikeouts. BIGGGG whiffs on his electric fastball. Skenes averaged 100.1mph on every fastball thrown, he threw 17 total pitches above 100mph, including 6 of those at 101mph or faster. He now holds the fastest average fastball by a pitcher in the MLB this season. Ladies and gentleman, we have a new fastball king!
Skenes debut was the most anticipated debut by a pitcher since probably Stephen Strasburg in 2010. Which happened to be against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Weirdly off symmetry, Andrew McCutchen was the leadoff hitter for the Pirates on both days.
In total, Skenes pitched 4 innings, allowed 3 runs, 6 hits, and 7 strikeouts. He battled through adversity and got out of some jams. The Pirates allowed him to extend his pitch count and work through things with runners on base. Skenes was impressive, he looked calm, cool, and collected.
Skenes was the workhorse for the LSU team that won a National Championship in 2023. He was a transfer from Air Force and was one of the most dominant pitchers in the SEC and across college baseball. Skenes will now look to continue his MLB career as the Pirates look to keep building their roster.
He also has one hell of a mustache.
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