Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes has been selected for his first MLB All-Star Game, making history as the first player to be drafted first overall and become an All-Star the following season. Skenes has had an impressive start to his career, recording seven or more strikeouts in nine of his first ten career starts, setting a Major League record. He currently holds a 2.12 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 59 1/3 innings pitched, a 5-0 W/L record, and a 1.01 WHIP. In his latest outing, he threw 107 pitches. Skenes' remarkable performance has also positioned him as a strong contender for the NL Rookie of the Year award.
