Paul Skenes

This is the Topps Now card for Paul Skenes, featured in MLB The Show 24. He's a 99 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Released 3 months ago, Paul Skenes is obtained from the MLB The Show 25 Cover Players Pack.

On the mound, Paul Skenes exhibits impressive H/9 with a 118 rating, excellent K/9 with a 114 rating, and impressive BB/9 with a 110 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 125 shows top-tier performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by impressive control with a Control rating of 88, elite velocity with a Velocity rating of 99, and outstanding break with a Break rating of 99. As a starting pitcher, his stamina is impressive with a rating of 112.

He utilizes a 5-pitch mix, spearheaded by an Outlier 4-Seam Fastball, complemented by a Sinker. Key pitches include: His 4-Seam Fastball boasts Outlier velocity with excellent command. His Sinker exhibits notable break with excellent command. His Slurve exhibits significant movement with excellent command and his Vulcan Change exhibits significant movement with excellent command.

In the field, Paul Skenes is a average defender. His key defensive attributes are 55 Fielding, 85 Arm Strength, and 45 Reaction time.

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.

Active Quirks for Paul Skenes: Outlier I.

Other available versions for Paul Skenes include: Spring Breakout (90 Diamond),Pipeline (99 Diamond),Live (88 Diamond),2024 All-Star (99 Diamond),Out of Position (95 Diamond).