Picture this: Olivia Dunne, almost $6 million in net worth, 13+ million followers on social media, and one of the highest-paid women athletes at LSU, offers you a chance to hang out with her in a luxury suite at a Pittsburgh Pirates game. It’s like a dream, right? But now imagine an 11-year-old boy not just turning that down, but also saying ‘no’ in an indirect way to the Pirates’ insane list of perks. Why? All because of a rare Paul Skenes rookie card. Wild, right? Here’s the story.

This unique Topps baseball card, featuring Paul Skenes’ autograph and debut jersey patch, sparked an incredible offer from the Pirates: 30 years of season tickets, a meet-and-greet with Skenes, autographed jerseys, private tours, and a softball game with coaching from alumni. A dream come true for any fan! But wait, it gets crazier.

Olivia Dunne even sweetened the deal herself, offering to watch a Pirates game with her in a luxury suite. And still…the kid turned it all down. Why? He recognized the card’s worth.

In a move that’s sure to make waves, Fanatics Collect is set to auction off a unique baseball card featuring Paul Skenes’ debut memorabilia this March. What makes it even more special? All the proceeds will go toward supporting fire relief efforts in Los Angeles. The card, valued at up to $1 million, is more than just a collector’s item. And the boy’s reaction to finding the card? Pure gold.

Topps shared his journal entry on X, where he wrote, “I started begging my mom for it for Christmas. The first present we opened was the hobby box … on the second pack, I got the Paul Skenes redemption card. I started bouncing all over the place, and my dad was [saying] ‘Letttts goooo.’ This card is a dream come true.” You can literally feel how life-changing that moment was for him and his family.

The Pirates, understandably a bit let down, handled it with class. They posted on X, “Well…we’re bummed that we won’t be seeing you behind home plate for 30 seasons. But we’d still love to bring you to Pittsburgh for a special day at PNC Park this season.” Even with all those offers, the kid stuck to his guns, showing a level of business smarts that most adults could only dream of. Seriously, he prioritized his family’s financial future and charity over short-term perks and you have to respect that. Meanwhile, Paul Skenes is proving why his rookie card is so coveted.

The 22-year-old had a jaw-dropping rookie season, earning All-Star honors with a 1.96 ERA and averaging 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings across 23 games. But here’s the thing: this isn’t the first time Olivia Dunne and Paul had an awkward moment. Remember last year when they had that cute awkward encounter? It was one of those moments that was a little cringy but in the best possible way.

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes’ awkward moment that had the internet buzzing

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes had a bit of an awkward moment that had the whole internet buzzing. It all started after Skenes won the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year. When the announcement was made, MLB Network cut to the couple, and it was pretty clear Dunne was hyped, clapping and cheering for her man. But Skenes? He looked… well, less than thrilled. He gave a pretty stoic expression, and it took a second for him to crack a smile. When Dunne leaned in for a hug, she went in for the embrace, but instead of just hugging her back, Skenes leaned in for a kiss and she totally dodged it! That was an awkward moment!

The internet had a field day, with one person commenting, “Bro doesn’t even look excited,” and another joking, “Paul looks like he found out she cheated on him but hasn’t said anything yet.” Oof. But here’s the thing—Dunne didn’t just ignore the moment. She jumped into the conversation herself. When people started commenting on TikTok, one person joked that they must’ve had an argument before the announcement, and Dunne clapped back with, “He just the king of nonchalant.” And when someone else pointed out the awkward exchange, she admitted, “I was nervous like AHHHH.”

Later on, she even shared and then deleted a meme poking fun at Skenes’ serious face—maybe because it wasn’t quite as funny after all. But despite the awkwardness, the couple’s relationship seems pretty solid. They went Instagram official in September 2023 after meeting at LSU, and while this moment was a little cringe, it’s clear they’re still going strong.