The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted LSU right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes with the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Skenes received a $9.2 million bonus, which is a draft record.
There’s a reason for that. Skenes instantly becomes the best pitching prospect in the game, the best prospect in the Pirates’ system, and is a guy you should expect in Pittsburgh next summer.
I wrote recently about Skenes and his Major League attitude, in addition to his pitches and approach on the mound. Prior to the draft, I felt that Skenes was the best pick the Pirates could make, so they get positive marks from me in this draft for this pick alone.