Bradenton, Florida – Paul Skenes will begin for Pittsburgh pirates on the day of the inauguration.
Call quite easy for Derek Shelton manager.
Skenes comes from a dominant performance in its first season in the majors. The 22-year-old was 11-3 with an effectiveness of 1.96 in 23 openings for Pittsburgh in 2024, winning the NL Year Rookie Award.
The pirates Posted a video On social networks on Saturday he showed Shelton informing Skenes about his decision.
In the video, Skenes enters Shelton’s office and answers a couple of questions about how his bullpen was and how he felt. Shelton then got up behind his desk and informed Skenes that would begin on March 27 in Miami. He gave Skenes’s hand and gave him a hug.
“Congratulations, brother,” Shelton told General Selection number 1 in the 2023 draft.
“A appreciation,” Skenes replied.
Skenes, 22, has been working to incorporate a cutter and a quick two -sewing ball to accompany its burning fast -four -sewing ball.
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