Paul Skenes, a highly anticipated pitching prospect, made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his first inning, Skenes struck out the first two batters, including a 101 mph fastball. He finished his debut with 4 innings pitched, 7 strikeouts, 6 hits, 3 earned runs, and 84 pitches thrown. Skenes' performance impressed fans and experts, showcasing his potential in the major leagues.
Paul Skenes has the @PatMcAfeeShow and Pirates fans fired up 🔥 @JeffPassan says Pittsburgh's become one of the "most exciting teams to watch in baseball" ⚾ https://t.co/p49CarXDh8
"Paul Skenes is appointment viewing.. He throws harder as a starting pitcher than anyone we've ever seen before" @JeffPassan #PMSLive https://t.co/Dm4DX59rE5 https://t.co/orL0GjubsC
Paul Skenes will be joining the progrum tomorrow.. He stole the show in Pittsburgh this weekend making his MLB debut #PMSLive https://t.co/U8FWRNsQNJ
Paul Skenes brought an energy that Pittsburgh was missing 🔋🔋🔋 @JMackeyPG on how awesome it was to feel the city buzzing again for his @Pirates debut. https://t.co/G1WntX6vgi
Paul Skenes’ debut was INCREDIBLE! https://t.co/c51OH2dkRP
What are the projections for Paul Skenes after seeing his debut? @JMackeyPG shares what he's heard around the @Pirates and MLB. https://t.co/BmH86meEdU
Paul About Skenes’ First Start in Pittsburgh https://t.co/dww3b8REiO
Inside Monday's Yahoo Sports AM ☀️🧵 Paul Skenes is a hit! The Pirates' prize prospect made his debut on Saturday and struck out seven batters in four innings pitched. 17 of his pitches were clocked at over 100 mph 🔥 https://t.co/C09E47Gsh1
Luis Severino, Wicked 85mph Sweeper. 🤢 https://t.co/Hl6lLQMTh9
Paul Skenes' much-anticipated debut gave Pirates fans a glimpse of what's to come in the future. @russ_dorsey1 has more on Pittsburgh's potential star ⭐️ https://t.co/nPJrsZuRX5
Connor Joe's two-run homer in the 10th brings the Pirates within one! https://t.co/K7iunZPD1k
Connor Joe doubles to left. Big chance for the Pirates here in the bottom of the sixth. Suwinski, Triolo and Rowdy are due up.
The Statcast animation of Oneil Cruz' home run today Wow. https://t.co/44r4InblTF
⚾Oneil Cruz, @OneilCruz4! HR (7) 5/12/24 @ PIT, ⬇️ 4th vs RHP Kyle Hendricks 112.7 MPH / 47° / 353 ft to RF Off a 87.0 MPH sinker ▶️It's a home run in 13/30 parks.◀️ 📺: https://t.co/n8y3v3eUGa https://t.co/maB86htRrz
This Oneil Cruz had a 183 foot apex! MOONSHOT 🤯 https://t.co/maLbsdmGWk
Oneil Cruz's home run 😳 • 47° launch angle • 183 feet high • 112.7 mph exit velocity 🎥: @Pirates https://t.co/d5MqMY1S3e
Oneil Cruz in his last six games: 10-for-20, three doubles, three home runs, seven RBIs. Still has an at-bat or two left today.
Oneil Cruz hit this ball 183 feet high, and JUST far enough to get out! https://t.co/Iz1bo7Et1U
Oneil Cruz takes Kyle Hendricks deep! https://t.co/tnc2eWL1E6
Paul Skenes’s rapid ascent to the majors after only 12 minor-league starts speaks to a wider trend in baseball https://t.co/8axQjO1yxS https://t.co/8axQjO1yxS
Paul Skenes' first strikeout reached TRIPLE DIGITS! 🔥 (MLB x @GoogleCloud) https://t.co/ZIqlUXFJl5
Paul Skenes unleashed disgusting slider with 15 inches of break during MLB debut https://t.co/FX4UICHe5V
Paul Skenes was throwing HEAT in his debut ⛽ https://t.co/Upz0BXcMmS
Star pitching prospect Paul Skenes made his hotly anticipated MLB debut as the Pirates took on the Cubs at PNC Park on Saturday afternoon. Our @morgensternmlb tells us what we learned about the superstar prospect in his first start: https://t.co/tq0nzGA0br
Paul Skenes battled fastball command to put forth a very good #MLB debut for the #Pirates. Steve Drumwright (@DrummerWrites) has all the details about Skenes and his 17 pitches of 100+ mph. Also, there was a no-hit bid spoiled in the ninth inning. https://t.co/Qlj8CxkAkB
Rookie sensation Paul Skenes turns heads in MLB debut against the Cubs https://t.co/RWMC5jYwfY
“Seeing him live, it’s a surreal experience.” … My A1 column on Paul Skenes focuses on the excitement around PNC Park yesterday and the situation facing the Pirates pitching prospect: https://t.co/MEg8FBeW9x
Skenes strikes out 7 in debut, Pirates hit 5 homers in 10-9 victory over the Cubs https://t.co/wCvu56ksar https://t.co/wXIVaoC0Ic
MLB roundup: Pirates power past Cubs in Paul Skenes' debut https://t.co/UtG3pfg2rF https://t.co/mSAa5Nt9uT
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Paul Skenes’ stuff was as electric as advertised. Yet while there were moments of brilliance during his debut on Saturday, there were moments when the Cubs reminded him that for all his talent, the 21-year-old remains a work in progress. https://t.co/GXSfTZogMM
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes hits triple digits routinely, strikes out 7 in big league debut vs. Cubs https://t.co/MSXOyzyDN5
Many hoped Paul Skenes’ big league debut would be a day to remember. But it’s safe to assume no one could have predicted what unfolded Saturday evening on the North Shore. My story from today's crazy win: https://t.co/EtKNUgWO2G
Teams that had issued 6 bases-loaded walks all season before today: Zero Bases-loaded walks issued by the Pirates in one inning today: 6!
Paul Skenes, the top-ranked pitching prospect in baseball, had a promising major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, working into the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs while throwing 17 pitches of 100 mph or more in a 10-9 victory. https://t.co/cuCQXVhhJz
The 5 nastiest pitches from Paul Skenes’ Pirates debut https://t.co/aWdHhqwcjP https://t.co/ljVamKBZgA
Bryan Hudson, Filthy 83mph Sweeper. 😷 https://t.co/RjyWuIXMv7
Bryce Miller, Wicked 84mph Splitter. 🤢 https://t.co/0N1pzrmpQB
Paul Skenes hugs his grandma after making his MLB debut. https://t.co/61p8Hzyr65
Prior to Paul Skenes's crazy debut game, the #Pirates parted ways with a former top pitching prospect: https://t.co/sHVZGs3eBA https://t.co/pJlIZwAjht
It began as the Paul Skenes show, with 7 strikeouts in 4 innings and 17 pitches over 100-mph, featured six bases-loaded walks by Pirates’ pitchers, 5 home runs by Pirates’ hitters, a 2 hour, 20-minute rain delay, and the Pirates beat the Cubs in a zany one, 10-9.
The @Pirates slug 5 home runs to win Paul Skenes' Major League debut! https://t.co/pbIbQh8MKS
FINAL: Pirates 10, Cubs 9 One of the craziest games I’ve covered Skenes: 4+ IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, HR, HB PIT 5 HR (Cutch, Joe, Cruz, Grandal, Taylor) ... season-high 10 runs PIT pitchers walk 10, six leading to runs Now 18-22
Pirates win Skenes debut
NL Rookie of the Year odds: Where Paul Skenes stands after MLB debut https://t.co/SyQ2leZu0i https://t.co/lCoy4DAfpr
YASMANI GRANDAL GIVES THE PIRATES THE LEAD BACK!!!! This game is insane! https://t.co/THSwau4jdu
That was the most remarkable inning I have ever seen in person. 5:24 PM: Paul Skenes pulled in the 5th after allowing two hits. 6-1 PIT. 5:26: Kyle Nicolas comes in and gets two quick outs. 5:28: HBP loads the bases. 5:29: 4 pitch BB. 6-2 PIT 5:31: 4 pitch BB. 6-3 PIT 5:33: 4…
Yasmani Grandal, three-run homer. The Pirates are back in front, 9-8. Their fourth home run of the game. This game makes zero sense right now.
It’s 8:01. Paul Skenes pitched in this inning. https://t.co/hCV8pPCi93
Paul Skenes' electric debut has MLB fans abuzz https://t.co/EcjUoukaMD
Update: Paul Skenes had much better Saturday than his relievers after his MLB Debut. Column: https://t.co/j4guP1I7ur https://t.co/vjygZ0O5ej
Update: Outstanding MLB debut for @LSUbaseball great Paul Skenes, then they took him out: https://t.co/orBmAPx0xu
Paul Skenes, the top-ranked pitching prospect in baseball, had a promising major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at PNC Park, working into the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs while throwing 17 pitches of 100 mph or more. https://t.co/trcO6ArSK6
We now know something about Paul Skenes after his MLB debut. He's ready for the big time. Read: https://t.co/UWeN2LeD5s https://t.co/tBdmS5DY3F
Top MLB pitching prospect Paul Skenes dazzles in MLB debut https://t.co/axUYAwGT8x
During Saturday's Cubs vs. Pirates game, top prospect Paul Skenes took to the field for his highly anticipated MLB debut. Skenes went four innings, striking out seven Cubs hitters and allowing three runs, six hits and two walks. More ⤵️ https://t.co/EUg5yRblp8 https://t.co/BctVNzeVRn
Paul Skenes had himself a day in his MLB debut 👏 ⚫ 4.0 IP ⚫ 7 K ⚫ 1 ER ⚫ 2 BB https://t.co/2a7fpddXAy
Paul Skenes makes MLB debut: Four things to know as Pirates' flame-throwing phenom strikes out seven vs. Cubs https://t.co/XpBAQ5QrKs
Prized Pirates prospect Paul Skenes wowed fans during his much-hyped MLB debut https://t.co/wmHpR4oT2Z
Paul Skenes in his major league debut: 4.0 Innings Pitched 3 Earned Runs 7 Strikeouts 2 Walks 6 Hits https://t.co/gQvSS43rOK
Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole, and now Paul Skenes. Andrew McCutchen has been a part of some major debuts throughout his career! https://t.co/cIpaNXFvov
OK, so let's recap... ➡️Paul Skenes threw 74 pitches in four innings, allowing just one run and striking out seven. ➡️ Connor Joe and Oneil Cruz hit back-to-back homers to give the Pirates a 4-0 lead. Michael A. Taylor built that lead to 6-1 an inning later with a two-run…
Paul Skenes is getting a very fitting introduction to what life with the Pittsburgh Pirates is like
Quite the debut for the hyped prospect Paul Skenes. From @chris_strauss: https://t.co/OURCZ8iPea
Paul Skenes strikes out 7 in his first career start! https://t.co/4WIqGRjgSf
What did you think of Paul Skenes' MLB debut? 🤔 https://t.co/oKFgGC7JpV https://t.co/oXUBZvKIOr
All with two outs, Pirates relievers just went hit by pitch, walk, walk, walk, walk, infield single Score went from 6-1 to 6-6 and the game went into a rain delay before Pittsburgh could get that third out https://t.co/yNucGbrO8y
Paul Skenes in his MLB debut: 4 IP 6 H 3 ER 2 BB 7 K 84 pitches 17 pitches over 100 MPH 🔥🔥 https://t.co/Pz5uZ9Bjmr
Rate Paul Skenes’ MLB debut on a scale of 1-10 ⬇️ https://t.co/BkzpuOfxh2
Every pitch from Paul Skenes' MLB debut. #Pirates 4+ IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K https://t.co/kEDehq8lVT
Paul Skenes has left the building .., threw pro career high 84 pitches and lasted until the 5th, struck out 7, walked 2, allowed 6 hits, 1 HR and 3 runs.
Paul Skenes’ final line in his debut: 4 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 SO, 84 P https://t.co/pkx8oUGhuB
First Major League start for Paul Skenes is in the books! https://t.co/I50MeUM0Pf
Paul Skenes' final line in his MLB debut: 4 IP 6 H 3 ER 2 BB 7 K Thoughts on the first of many Skenes days? https://t.co/9LOvoliYGs
The book is closed on @Paul_Skenes' MLB debut! 👏 https://t.co/juWHCgkI1o
Paul Skenes’ final line in his debut: 4 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 ER, 7 SO, 84 IP https://t.co/gwMXEJw8G4
Oneil Cruz continues to RAKE this season. 🤩 (via MLB) https://t.co/WUzByUKPMe
A standing ovation for Paul Skenes in his debut https://t.co/eWZvjx5Fkk
Paul Skenes gets a standing ovation from the Pittsburgh crowd after his Major League debut https://t.co/oKLM4nWsxZ
Paul Skenes threw 84 pitches in his MLB debut. 17 pitches were at least 100 MPH 🔥 https://t.co/yjBVfcXDAJ
A standing ovation for Paul Skenes as he exits his big league debut. 👏 It’s just the beginning, Pirates fans!https://t.co/xNMdxNddls
A standing ovation for Paul Skenes after his impressive MLB debut. 👏 (🎥: @MLB) https://t.co/TC5XzjE3Oh
Paul Skenes in his MLB debut: 4 IP 6 H 1 ER 2 BB 7 K 84 pitches 17 pitches over 100 MPH 🔥🔥 https://t.co/DjSjeWJYhO
That's it for Skenes. Shelton comes to get him with two outs and none on in the top of the fifth inning. 84 pitches, 54 strikes. He struck out seven and threw 17 pitches over 100 mph.
Paul Skenes, 100mph Fastball and 95mph Splinker, Overlay https://t.co/zbl7F1FkkF
Fans cheer Paul Skenes, as he jogs out for the fifth inning. He's at 74 pitches. High as a pro is 75.
Paul Skenes’ splinker is nasty. It’s one thing to average 100 mph with a four-seamer. To pair that with a 95-mph hybrid with crazy vertical movement is borderline unfair. And Skenes uses it both as a strikeout pitch and to steal strikes early in the count.
Make that 7 Ks for Paul Skenes https://t.co/17A5OeS6dc
Paul Skenes, Filthy 95mph Splinker. 😷 7th K https://t.co/3qiTrR6AMi
Skenes allows one run but nothing more. He's up to seven strikeouts. Pitch count is at 76, which is the highest ever as a pro. Interested to see if they bring him back out for the fifth.
Most strikeouts, Pirates starter age 21 or younger, in their debut: 11 - Nick Maddox, 1907 7 - Paul Skenes, today 6 - John Candelaria, 1975 5 - Vernon Law, 1950 (via @Stathead)
“It’s more news worthy when he throws a fastball that’s NOT 100 mph.” -Pirates announcer. But Skenes then allowed a HR on a waist-high fastball to Nico Hoerner in 4th. Pirates lead 4-1. And Paul just struck out his 6th.
Fastest pitch thrown by a Pirates starter this season: Paul Skenes today, 101.9 MPH Hardest-hit home run by a Pirate this season: Oneil Cruz today, 114.1 MPH https://t.co/iziKlInmGv
Go @Pirates, go Paul Skenes. https://t.co/mEnxGw8e0k
Every single pitch of the first inning of @Paul_Skenes' MLB debut 🔥 @Pirates 📹 @MLB https://t.co/mXt3R1l4Ik
Most strikeouts, Pirates starter age 21 or younger, in their debut: 11 - Nick Maddox, 1907 6 - John Candelaria, 1975 5 - Paul Skenes, today* 5 - Vernon Law, 1950 *still pitching (via @Stathead)
Max Fried, Dirty 86mph Slider. 😨 https://t.co/ghvMQJu2Pc
Connor Joe and Oneil Cruz go back-to-back and PNC is rocking on Paul Skenes’ debut day 🏴☠️ (via @MLB) https://t.co/yU2zJ3mCtX
Oneil Cruz hitting 427-foot homers. Paul Skenes on the mound. PITTSBURGH! (🎥 @MLB) https://t.co/8RVeJRXwD7
ONeil Cruz HR put Pirates and Paul up 4-0 on solo HR on a line drive over CF.
Oneil Cruz makes it back-to-back homers for the @Pirates! https://t.co/uqrG6n2XwU
Connor Joe just gave Paul Skenes a 3-0 lead in the third with a three-run HR. And Pirates then made it 4-0.
Connor Joe with a three run blast. Oneil Cruz goes back-to-back with a solo shot and the Pittsburgh Pirates are up 4-0 in the third on Skenes Day. That qualifies as an offensive EXPLOSION for the Pirates who haven't scored more than 5 runs since APRIL 14th!!
It's Oneil Cruz's turn. He also goes deep.
We all knew a Pirates first-round pick would make a big impact on today's game. Connor Joe, yard work. Three-run bomb to left.
Through 3 innings in Pittsburgh, Paul Skenes has thrown 51 pitches with 31 strikes, 4 strikeouts, 2 walks, 2 hits, 0 runs. It’s Pirates 0, Cubs 0.
Boom. Connor Joe busts the game open with a three-run homer. Pirates lead 3-0.
In the 3rd inning, Paul Skenes has 4 strikeouts through 40-plus pitches with 2 walks, hit batsman and 2 hits allowed.
IT'S SKENES DAY: Follow along as Pirates prospect makes anticipated debut. ⤵️ https://t.co/2EWTWOob8Y https://t.co/Jb2EBmcXK1
Paul Skenes makes slo-mo strikeouts look normal 😲 https://t.co/z1zGZuiBBv
40 pitches for Skenes through just two innings. He only needs 35 more to match his career high as a pro.
Paul Skenes, 101mph ⛽️ 3rd K https://t.co/z4drINXe7f
Paul Skenes strikes out first two batters, hits 102 mph in insane first MLB inning https://t.co/MRctRYYtCJ https://t.co/mfqNu0xfcq
Baseball fans watching Paul Skenes: https://t.co/eBgYjbExPw
Paul Skenes has Pittsburgh jumping! 🔥 (Via: @MLB) https://t.co/tI0eJrJE6X
First batter faced… STRIKEOUT! 😮💨 Welcome to the show, Paul Skenes. (via MLB) https://t.co/58mj7tVSsW
First batter faced… STRIKEOUT! 😮💨 Welcome to the MLB, Paul Skenes. (via MLB) https://t.co/58mj7tVSsW
PAUL SKENES STRIKES OUT FURST BATTER OF MLB CAREER. 😮💨 (via MLB) https://t.co/58mj7tVSsW
Even Paul Skenes' teammates are embracing his debut https://t.co/LiFydkDJGr
Paul Skenes, Wicked 84mph Slider. 🤢 15 inches of Break. https://t.co/DMrEj07DnD
Paul Skenes struck out two batters and averaged almost 101 mph in his first big league inning. King 👑 (🎥 @TalkinBaseball_) https://t.co/I6QJAQDuE6
Welcome to The Show, Paul Skenes. 😮💨 Baseball’s No. 1 overall pitching prospect gets his career started by striking out the first batter he faces! https://t.co/7nTDnanJfN
Paul Skenes strikes out the first two batters he faces in his MLB career. Full count against Mike Tauchman -- 100.9 mph heater Three pitches against Seiya Suzuki -- 84 mph slider Walk to Bellinger, DEEP flyout from Morel. PNC Park is into it. Good energy here.
Skenes first inning: 2 K’s, 1 BB, fastest pitch 102 https://t.co/dLG0PpY4YD
Paul Skenes — BOOM!!🔥🔥🔥 #Pirates
Inning No. 1 is in the books for Skenes. Two strikeouts, a walk and a fly out to deep center. 18 pitches, 11 strikes. Nine pitches over 100 mph.
WELCOME TO THE SHOW!! Strikeout number 1 on batter number at 101 MPH for Paul Skenes https://t.co/xip6bUrbXk
Paul Skenes, 1st Career K. Sitting 101 mph https://t.co/qIn8JEKGTy
FIRE… Paul Skenes’ first career strikeout! 🔥 (via @MLBPipeline) https://t.co/JyPFOZN139
Paul Skenes strikes out the first batter he faced in MLB with a 101 mph pitch. 🎥: @MLBPipeline https://t.co/5itwfgNNqt
Paul Skenes' first MLB hitter faced: Mike Tauchman, strikeout with a 101 mph heater. Follows it up by striking out Seiya Suzuki on a nasty slider.
WELCOME TO THE SHOW PAUL SKENES FIRST BIG LEAGUE TICKET FIRST BATTER HE SEES 101 ON THE GUN https://t.co/Leoy2t1Gii
First career batter for Paul Skenes: Mike Tauchman, strikeout.
We're live! Come hang out as we watch Paul Skenes' MLB debut LIVE! https://t.co/HjRbkWsIW9
Paul Skenes with a 101 mph fastball for ball one. https://t.co/fjJDmlCBCU
First pitch from Skenes: A 101 mph fastball, called for a ball.
Paul Skenes debut coming up on now @MLBNetwork AAA ERA: 0.99
Here's a fun stat... Paul Skenes is the first pitcher selected No. 1 overall to make his MLB debut the following season since Stephen Strasburg 14 years ago. The leadoff hitter for Strasburg's debut: Andrew McCutchen The leadoff hitter for Skenes' debut: Andrew McCutchen