Some pitches are bad. Some are good. Yet others are great. And then there are some pitches that make you want to sit up, replay, and, well, watch it again in disbelief. When the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rookie delivered such a fastball, the fellow rookie slugging on the other end, Baltimore Orioles’ Colton Cowser was left dumbstruck. The 24-year-old, nicknamed ‘The Milkman’, did indeed pivot and prepare to hit the ball, but before he could swing his bat, a flash of white swept past him, straight into the catcher’s hand. It was a strike at 98.1mph.

The moment left fans speechless. When the clip was shared on social media, with MLB leading the charge, words fell short. The absurd class of the unhittable pitch left even FOX Sports speechless, and they could just utter: “Paul Skenes 🤢“. Using the sick/nasty emoji is the only way it could have been described, reflecting that some pitches aren’t just tough to hit – they are just downright unfair.

Ever since Skenes entered the major league mound in May 2024, he has been making his presence known. Being the first overall pick of the 2023 MLB draft, he has been living up to the hype. In just a few months, he secured the spot of the National League’s starting pitcher in the 2024 All-Star Game. It’s a kind of feat that is rarely earned by a rookie. Taking hints from his latest pitch, he’s just going to get  and onwards from here.

Pirates fans are currently basking in the glory of their young ace’s performance; another fanbase can’t keep calm as they watch with interest. Wondering whose fanbase? The Los Angeles Dodgers! Each year, they never miss a chance to add a star power to their rotation. And a pitcher like Skenes? He’s undoubtedly a kind of arm any contender team would dream about. Is he possibly a missing piece for a team always after championships?

For now, it’s a dream. Till the time Skenes remains a Pirate, the other outfit will just have to find a way to live with it. If he has this potential just as a rookie, the sky has no limits for what comes next from him – and don’t the fans know it!

Paul Skenes’ incredible pitching has ignited bold predictions and high anticipation

Paul Skenes’ latest pitching has stunned the internet and impressed the analysts. Social media is flooded with insane amounts of takes on his dominance. Some have already pictured his future in a different jersey. See for yourself how these reactions are too loud to ignore!

One summed it up by giving a bittersweet reality check to Pittsburgh Pirates fans by saying: “It’s a shame for Pirates fans that he’ll be wearing a different uniform as soon as his contract is up“. Well, it’s safe to say that somewhere, Pirates fans know it all too well. Although Skenes is still green, his unmatched potential makes him a significant target for bigger-market teams.

Dodgers fans made the most of this opportunity to make their hopes known. Another one simply stated, “future Dodgers, btw,” a precise yet confident prediction that screams volume. The Dodgers have a history of ending up with the top pitchers on their roster. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if eventually they set their sights on Skenes.

Another fan concurred, saying: “I need Paul Skenes (pride of El Toro HS in Orange County, CA) to be a Dodger so bad it hurts! 😁 #LetsGoDodgers“. Clearly, Dodgers fans just can’t keep calm at the potential prospect of Skenes on their roster someday. And this reaction was one of the kind that brings in personal pride. After all, Skenes’ Cali roots really does make him a perfect fit for the LA Dodgers. Many believe that with such a talent, he could ultimately land in high-profile, bigger-budget teams.

While most of the reactions were around Skenes future, some truly admired him for his remarkable performance. One user commented: “That’s super powerful! Awesome performance!” No matter where Skenes ultimately lands in his career, his performance on the mound was unmatchable, prompting one fan’s firm take, “He’ll be a Dodger!” The manifestations for Skenes’ landing in the LA Dodgers are all over social media. Only time will tell if he will stay in Pittsburgh for the long term or if he is destined for any other big-budget team. We won’t have to wait too long to see the next move.