Paul Skenes is a professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, known for his impressive fastball that exceeds 100 mph. Born on May 29, 2002, he made his MLB debut on May 11, 2024, and quickly gained recognition, winning the National League Rookie of the Year award in his first season and the NL Cy Young Award in 2025. Skenes played college baseball at the Air Force Academy and Louisiana State University, where he was a standout player, culminating in a championship win at the 2023 College World Series.