Paul Skenes

This is the Cover Athletes card for Paul Skenes, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 94 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Released 1 week ago, Paul Skenes is an excellent free option from the Takeover Program.

He currently holds the #3 rank among 548 starting pitchers.

On the mound, Paul Skenes exhibits strong H/9 with a 97 rating, good K/9 with a 85 rating, and decent BB/9 with a 84 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 101 shows very strong performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by reliable control with a Control rating of 83, top-tier velocity with a Velocity rating of 99, and outstanding break with a Break rating of 99. As a starting pitcher, his stamina is noteworthy with a rating of 95.

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

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 22-year-old player from California, standing 6'6" tall and weighing 260 lbs. He currently plays for the Pirates, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

Active Quirks for Paul Skenes: Outlier I, Outlier II.

Other available versions for Paul Skenes include: Live (89 Diamond),20th Anniversary (80 Gold).