Paul Skenes has hit Major League Baseball like a lightning bolt, living up to every bit of the hype in the two months since his debut. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right hander has been rewarded with an All-Star selection, but that isn't enough. Skenes has earned the right to start the game.
Skenes has been dominant since his first big league appearance on May 11. In 10 starts, he's 5-0 with a 2.12 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP and 78 strikeouts against 12 walks in 59.1 innings. The 22-year-old has posted 2.6 WAR, putting him ninth in the National League already. His resume stacks up with any other starter on the senior circuit.
