The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Paul Skenes as the #1 pick in the 2023 MLB Amateur Draft with hopes he'd be their ace for years to come. A bonus of choosing Skenes was his college pitching background, making him more MLB-ready than many other pitching prospects.
The 21-year-old is putting up video game numbers, he has an impressive 0.39 ERA across six starts and 23 innings, with a remarkable 41 strikeouts. His performance at the highest minor league level and allowing just one earned run, shows that even with limited experience, he is proving his readiness.