Paul Skenes

This is the Pipeline card for Paul Skenes, featured in MLB The Show 24. It's a 99 OVR Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Paul Skenes is a 21-year-old player from California, standing 6'6" tall and weighing 235 lbs. He currently plays for the Pirates, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

On the mound, Paul Skenes's per-nine metrics show very strong effectiveness against hits with 107 H/9, impressive strikeout ability with 112 K/9, and average command with 83 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is outstanding, reflected by his 120 Pitching Clutch. Overall, his pitch control is good at 82 Control, velocity is top-tier with 99 Velocity, and break is top-tier at 99 Break. His stamina is very strong at 101 Stamina.

It's a 5-pitch mix, primarily featuring an Outlier 4-Seam Fastball and a Slider. His 4-Seam Fastball features Outlier velocity with excellent control. His Slider shows notable break with excellent control. His Sinker shows considerable movement. His Vulcan Change shows sharp break and his Slurve shows sharp break.

Defensively, Paul Skenes offers decent ability, characterized by 55 Fielding, 85 Arm Strength, and 45 Reaction.

Quirks for Paul Skenes: Outlier I.

Other available versions for Paul Skenes include: Spring Breakout (90 Diamond),Live (73 Bronze),2024 All-Star (99 Diamond),Out of Position (95 Diamond),Topps Now (99 Diamond).