- Paul Skenes was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates — the first pitcher from LSU to achieve this honor.
- Before transferring to LSU, Skenes played for the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was trained in leadership, discipline, and physical endurance — traits that now define his pitching style.
- At LSU, he led his team to the 2023 College World Series title, earning both the Most Outstanding Player and Dick Howser Trophy in the same season.
- Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 235 pounds, Skenes’ size gives him one of the most powerful deliveries in MLB.
- He is in a relationship with Livvy Dunne, an LSU gymnast and one of the most followed college athletes on social media. Their relationship often trends on sports and entertainment news platforms.
- His $9.2 million signing bonus with the Pirates is one of the largest in MLB draft history.
- Paul Skenes regularly throws fastballs clocked at 100 mph (161 km/h) or higher — making him one of the hardest-throwing starters in baseball.
- Skenes became the youngest NL Cy Young Award winner since Dwight Gooden in 1985, further cementing his place in MLB history.
Paul Skenes
| Full Name | Paul Skenes |
|---|---|
| Birth Day | May 29th, 2002 |
| Birth Place | Fullerton, California, United States |
| Age | 23 Years Old |
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