Paul Skenes Shines with Cy Young-Caliber Season Despite Win-Loss Record, Showcasing Advanced Preparation

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, a 2024 NL Rookie of the Year and 2025 Cy Young favorite, continues to impress despite his 7-9 win-loss record, leading the majors with a 2.16 ERA and ranking highly in innings and strikeouts. The 23-year-old has accumulated 10 no-decisions in 26 starts, allowing two runs or fewer in nine of them. Skenes showcases a diverse seven-pitch arsenal and is recognized for his exceptionally organized and cerebral preparation, including throwing bullpen sessions almost daily between starts to maintain his routine and peak performance.