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Pirates star Paul Skenes' swift rise in the majors has garnered attention from several players, coaches and baseball fans. The talented pitcher took the field by storm with his incredible 100 mph fastballs, and Skenes continues to stun opponents with his excellent performances.
With hardly a few months into his first rookie year in the big leagues, Skenes is the first overall pick in MLB history to become an All-Star the next season. The Pirates star will play alongside the league's top players, and his road to success has just begun.
After Skenes' All-Star breakthrough, MLB fans took to social media to share their thoughts. Fans were ecstatic, as they believe that Skenes deserves to be on the All-Star team.
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Here's a look at some of the fan reactions below.
"He has more than lived up to the hype. Phenomenal start to his career," tweeted one fan.
"Next up. CY Young Award," another added.
"Well deserved! He has surpassed the hype. He’s one of those players that you cheer and watch even if he’s not on your favorite team," another fan chipped in.
Comments continued to flow as fans appreciated Paul Skenes for his performances and "deserved" call-up to the All-Star game.
"This guy is one hell of a pitcher. Absolutely deserved," one fan chimed in.
"Continues to break and set records. Absolutely wonderful," one fan responded.
"Absolutely deserves this! Skenes is a star," another fan responded.
Paul Skenes to pitch alongside Tyler Glasnow, Ranger Suarez and more
Paul Skenes will play alongside top players like Tyler Glasnow, Ranger Suarez, Chris Sale, Zack Wheeler and more.
The Pirates are fortunate to have Skenes on their team, as he seems to be turning things around with top-notch performances. Skenes is 5-0 with a 2.12 ERA. In 59-plus innings pitched, he has struck out 78 opponent hitters and holds a spectacular 1.01 WHIP.
The Pirates star has many more achievements to come as he continues to stay impressive on the mound with his dominating performances. Paul Skeens is yet to lose a game in the league.
