Paul Skenes, a pitching prospect, showcased an impressive performance in Triple-A, throwing pitches over 100 mph, striking out eight batters in 3.1 innings without allowing a run. Skenes' dominant run continued as he maintained a 0.00 ERA in 12.2 innings, striking out 27 batters and allowing only five hits and four walks. The Pirates are considering calling him up to the majors.
Yes or no? Paul Skenes should be in the big leagues right now. 4 AAA starts: 0.00 ERA 12.2 IP 27 K 0.71 WHIP .116 BAA Most will disagree with me, but I say “not yet”. But I do think the Pirates can handle the situation better. 🎧 to the convo here: https://t.co/xva4FRXhzn https://t.co/THDW3h9hbS
Paul Skenes is waiting for Pirates' call while dominating Triple-A: 'Trying to do whatever I need to do here' https://t.co/VcfyqFYDoR
Pirates prospect Paul Skenes focused on preparing for major leagues, not timeline for call-up https://t.co/4SYtG5WwS0
Paul Skenes has been untouchable so far this season in Triple-A. 🔥 https://t.co/Mbw5edGl8q
"As somebody who's had to learn in the big leagues, it's not easy" @Reds flamethrower @HunterGreene17 comments on the @Pirates triple-digit hurler Paul Skenes, who is knocking on the door to the Big Leagues. ▶️ https://t.co/RTw8tbYfhI https://t.co/l9UxmcKe2o
"You know just as much as I do about when I'll be getting called up to the Pirates" @Paul_Skenes #PMSLive https://t.co/GYKq3sZhPj
"I hope that ABS never gets to the Major Leagues because I was a catcher too.. That's a big job back there being able to receive pitches" ~ @Paul_Skenes #PMSLive https://t.co/5T50yl2qDO
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.. @Paul_Skenes 👏👏 #PMSLive https://t.co/osToUm5DJi
It’s Time for the Pirates To Call up Paul Skenes https://t.co/n7UOSCQ1Zd
Paul Skenes has now made four abbreviated Triple-A starts so far this season. He’s yet to allow a run in 12.2 innings. He’s allowed five hits and four walks while striking out 27 of the 47 batters he’s faced. Just how good IS that? https://t.co/Zu3Z9TPem8
Paul Skenes in AAA .116 Batting Average Against 27Ks in 12.2 Innings 0.00 ERA https://t.co/HtyslPJbFl
Paul Skenes threw 34 pitches 100+ mph tonight 😳 His year so far: 12.2 IP 5 H 0 R 27 K 4 BB Think he’s ready for the majors? (🎥 @PitchingNinja) https://t.co/gOsYiWND03
Another scoreless start for Paul Skenes ⛽️ MLB's top pitching prospect hit 100+ mph 34 times for Triple-A Indianapolis: https://t.co/6UBDAjr6s3 https://t.co/J009TwUbm1
Paul Skenes was dominant once again Thursday evening, in his fourth start in Triple-A. Read more about his outing here: https://t.co/b3DFKFCe3Y
Paul Skenes' dominant AAA run continues 🔥 3.1 IP | 1 H | 0 R | 8 K | 2 BB https://t.co/M6CbZjiwQe
Volume Up: Paul Skenes strikes out eight at AAA https://t.co/Eyp0EEb4Gz
Skenes' day is over: 3.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 8 K. 65 pitches, 10 more than last start and the most of his pro career. 34 pitches of 100 mph or faster. He left the game with a runner on first.
Paul Skenes, 8Ks in 3.1 innings. https://t.co/U3P5RSfBGo
Skenes is through three innings. Eight strikeouts. Three base runners allowed (A double, a walk and an error). Yet to allow a run in Triple-A. His pitch count is at 58, the highest its been this season.
Paul Skenes threw 16 pitches in the first inning. 10 were clocked at over 100 mph.
HOLY BALLS. @swerveconfident #AEWDynamite #AEWonTBS https://t.co/MbXMmLJhYT