Paul Skenes projection

Paul Skenes (RHP, PIT) projects to strike out 29.2% of batters, walk or hit 8.0% and allow home runs to 2.40%, working about 5.5 innings per start.

2026 season: 12 starts, 174.3 innings, 200 strikeouts, 60 walks + HBP, 20 home runs.

2025 Statcast: xwOBA allowed 0.255, CSW 28.795%.