[autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag] was recently announced as an MLB All-Star due to his stellar season with the [autotag]Pittsburgh Pirates[/autotag]. In 10 appearances in the MLB, Skenes has a 5-0 record and a 2.12 ERA. As soon as he was recognized as an All-Star, Skenes set a brand-new record.
Skenes became the first No. 1 overall pick in MLB history to become an All-Star the following season. That is not because former No. 1 overall picks have not been talented enough. Most of the time, it takes a draft pick more than a year to make it from the minors to the major leagues.
Skenes flew through the minor league ranks like a created player on MLB The Show. He started this year with the Pirates’ Triple-A affiliate and made seven starts, going 0-0 with a 0.99 ERA before being called up to Pittsburgh in May to make his first start.
This is only the beginning for Skenes as he gets better every time he pitches.
Paul Skenes becomes the only first overall pick in MLB history to become an All-Star the following season
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— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 7, 2024
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