Paul Skenes turned in a historic rookie performance in 2024, setting a franchise record for strikeouts by a rookie and finishing with an ERA that no rookie since the Dead Ball Era has boasted. The league -- and its fans -- took notice,

After electrifying baseball as a rookie pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes now officially can say he’s one of baseball’s best. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound right-hander was selected an All-MLB first-team starting pitcher Thursday night during an award show in Las Vegas televised on MLB Network.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (WKBN) – Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was named First Team All-MLB on Thursday night at the 2024 All-MLB Awards show in Las Vegas.