Paul Skenes

About

American professional baseball pitcher who is part of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Before joining the Pirates, he competed in college baseball for both the Air Force Falcons and the LSU Tigers teams. He was a member of the LSU pitching staff when the team secured victory in the 2023 Men's College World Series, and he earned the title of the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. 

Before Fame

He participated in three years of varsity baseball, showcasing his versatility as a two-way player. Alongside his pitching role, he demonstrated his skills as a catcher, first baseman, and third baseman. 

Trivia

In 2023, he achieved success by clinching the National Pitcher of the Year Award as well as the prestigious Dick Howser Trophy. His baseball fame has helped him accrue over 500,000 followers on Instagram. 

Family Life

He is from Fullerton, California. He began a relationship with gymnast and social media influencer Olivia Dunne.

Associated With

He received his education at El Toro High School, which is also the alma mater of notable major league players such as Nolan Arenado and Matt Chapman, among others.