Widely regarded as one of the best pitching prospects in recent history, Paul Skenes has already made his mark on the league. Last season he had an 11-3 record, won the NL Rookie of the Year Award, and came in third in NL Cy Young voting. With the 2025 season on the horizon, many are already expecting big things from the second year pitcher, with MLB.com predicting that he’ll win the NL Cy Young Award this year.
With a powerful six-pitch mix, Skenes truly is a throwback to pitchers of yesteryear. The intimidation factor that he possesses on the mound in the era of some of the best hitters on the planet is remarkable, showing shades of Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson.