Olivia Dunne steals the show with boyfriend Paul Skenes at BBWAA Awards Dinner as Pirates Pitcher collects Rookie of the Year award

Olivia Dunne and her boyfriend Paul Skenes attended the BBWAA Awards Dinner on Sunday as Pittsburg Pirates pitcher collected the MLB Rookie of The Year award. Skenes' family joined the couple.

The official Instagram handle of Pirates shared the pictures from the award ceremony on Sunday, and while Skenes was dressed in a black suit, Dunne had picked a blue dress for the occasion. The 22-year-old proudly held the Jackie Robinson Award in his hands and so did Dunne, beaming with joy.

"Paul Skenes officially received his 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Award at the BBWAA Awards Dinner in New York," the caption read

Skenes was named the National League Rookie of the Year following an impressive first season with the Pirates. He finished with an 11-3 record in 23 starts and registered 1.96 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 170 strikeouts, and 32 walks.

Dunne, who has been dating Skenes since mid-2023, was over the moon when the pitcher was named winner in November last year. She expressed the joy in three words, writing:

" Oh my goodness," she wrote

The LSU gymnast celebrated the occasion with a delicious cake, which had a sweet message on top reading:

"Rookie and a cookie, Congrats Roy!"

Dunne is currently in her fifth and final year with LSU Gymnastics and started the season with an impressive performance against Iowa State in the presence of Skenes.

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"His work ethic is something I've never seen before" - Olivia Dunne on boyfriend Paul Skenes

Alabama v LSU - Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes on ESPN show - Source: Getty

Speaking in an interview with People last year, Olivia Dunne revealed her admiration for her boyfriend Paul Skenes' work ethic and claimed that listening to his advice had made her a better athlete.

"I feel like his work ethic is something I've never seen before. It's very cool to hear his advice for me, and I feel like that made me a better athlete last year," she said

Dunne explained that Skenes held her accountable for things, and appreciated the Pitcher's said quality.

"I think that we play off of one another and make each other better. Paul definitely holds me accountable, which I really appreciate. Sometimes it's hard to find it within yourself to do things," Olivia Dunne added.

The 22-year-old won her maiden NCAA Gymnastics Championships with LSU last year and is eager to finish her career with another one. She started the season with scores of 9.875 and 9.825 on the floor and balance beam respectively.