Today, we know rookie phenom pitcher Paul Skenes by his great pitching and clear visual cues: Huge frame, great mustache.
When he got his start as a pitcher, transitioning from behind the plate to on the bump at Air Force Academy, he had no such facial hair. Of course, most facial hair is prohibited at the academy without a waiver. While neatly-trimmed mustaches are permitted, most opt for a clean-shaven look, including Skenes during his time in Colorado.
