Drafted first overall by Pirates after impressive NCAA title celebration with LSU
Exceptional college performance: 1.69 ERA
Paul Skenes, 22-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, selected to start All-Star Game for National League
Short major league career: 1.90 ERA, fastest fastball at 99.1 mph among starters
Skenes' unique 'splinker' pitch has a .157 batting average against
In a remarkable turn of events, Paul Skenes, a 22-year-old pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates with just 11 major league appearances under his belt, has been selected to start the All-Star Game for the National League. This unexpected choice has drawn significant attention and excitement. Skenes' unique 'splinker' pitch, which opponents have managed a mere .157 batting average against, is considered a major factor in his success thus far.
Skenes was drafted first overall by the Pirates after an impressive NCAA title celebration with LSU. His exceptional performance in college, where he posted a 1.69 ERA, caught the attention of scouts and led to his high draft pick. In his short time in the major leagues, Skenes has demonstrated impressive statistics, boasting a 1.90 ERA and an average of 99.1 mph on his fastball - the fastest among all starters in the league this season.
Despite his limited experience, Skenes remains unfazed by the spotlight and is looking forward to taking on the best players in the league during Tuesday's All-Star Game. As a highly anticipated match, fans can expect an engaging and competitive showcase of talent.
Paul Skenes is starting the MLB All-Star Game for the NL
Skenes has a 1.90 ERA and 0.920 WHIP in those 11 starts, with 89 strikeouts and just 13 walks in 66.2 innings
Skenes was drafted first overall by the Pirates after posting a 1.69 ERA in college
Skenes has a ‘splinker’ pitch that opponents have a .157 batting average against
Skenes’ fastball is the fastest of any starter in the majors this season at an average of 99.1 mph
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Skenes will face three of the best hitters in the AL: Gunnar Henderson, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge
His final start before the break was a seven-inning outing with eleven strikeouts and no hits allowed
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The article contains a few informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when discussing Skenes' pitching abilities by stating his impressive statistics and comparing him to other notable rookie pitchers who have started the All-Star Game in the past. Additionally, there is a slight overgeneralization when the author says 'None of the players in the AL starting lineup have faced Skenes before.' This statement implies that no player in the MLB has ever faced Skenes, which is not accurate. However, these fallacies do not significantly detract from the overall quality of the article.
Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ star rookie...
No player in MLB history has appeared in fewer games before making their first All-Star appearance than Skenes has.
The biggest reason is his “splinker”—a kind of Frankenstein pitch that moves like a splitter but has the velocity of a sinker.
