Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes picked for All-Star Game just 2 months after his major league debut
Paul Skenes’ first All-Star selection was as speedy as his fastball
By WES CROSBY
Published - Jul 07, 2024, 09:21 PM ET
Last Updated - Jul 07, 2024, 09:21 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes' first All-Star selection was as speedy as his fastball.
Just eight weeks after his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 22-year-old right-hander was selected Sunday by Major League Baseball for the National League roster in the July 16 game at Arlington, Texas.
“It’s happened quick,” Skenes said. “Hopefully, I’ll have some time when I get out there to take it all in and be able to experience it all. It’s just a really cool opportunity all around.”
Skenes' final outing before the All-Star break is likely to be midweek, so he could be a possibility to start for the NL.
