Guess what! You’ll never guess it. Paul Skenes is on track to once again make Pittsburgh Pirates history… because come on now.
One of the most dominant rookies of our generation in any sport, Skenes owns a 2.07 ERA through 21 starts with 158 strikeouts compared to 29 walks. Skenes ranks 17th in strikeouts despite making his MLB debut on May 11 and consistently pitching every six days.
If qualified, Skenes would lead the league in ERA. The race isn’t even that close. Skenes leads Atlanta Braves lefty Chris Sale (2.35) by .