Paul Skenes’ Spring Training debut was short, but it was everything advertised and more.
The first overall pick of the 2023 draft pitched only one inning but impressed.
Skenes reached 102 mph on two pitches, threw strikes on six of his 10 pitches. He also hit 101 mph
He got 2022 1st overall draft pick Jackson Holliday to ground out.
Next, 2019 1st overall draft pick Adley Rutschman. He hit a fly out to the outfield for the second out.
Heston Kjerstad popped out to end the inning. Kjerstad was the 2nd overall pick of the 2020 draft.
It was only 10 pitches, but Skenes gave Pirates fans just a small taste of what he can do.