Paul Skenes

This is the 20th Anniversary card for Paul Skenes, featured in MLB The Show 25. It's a 80 OVR Gold card primarily playing SP.

Paul Skenes is a 22-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 solid effectiveness against hits with 74 H/9, modest strikeout ability with 68 K/9, and adequate command with 64 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is good, reflected by his 86 Pitching Clutch. Overall, his pitch control is modest at 57 Control, velocity is exceptional with 99 Velocity, and break is impressive at 87 Break. His stamina is solid at 74 Stamina.

It's a 5-pitch mix, primarily featuring a 4-Seam Fastball and a Sinker. His 4-Seam Fastball features high velocity and his Sinker shows sharp break with excellent control.

Defensively, Paul Skenes offers average ability, characterized by 52 Fielding, 87 Arm Strength, and 43 Reaction.

Quirks for Paul Skenes: Road Warrior, Pick Off Artist, Stopper, Day Player, Break Outlier.

Other available versions for Paul Skenes include: Live (86 Diamond).