Olivia Dunne’s boyfriend, Paul Skenes, is on the verge of a major breakthrough in his baseball career, with speculation rife about his imminent promotion to the majors following his stellar performances in the minor leagues.
The top pitching prospect in MLB has been nothing short of dominant in the minors, boasting an impressive ERA of 0.37. Notably, he has unleashed 89 pitches exceeding 100 mph in just six starts, coupled with an astonishing 41 strikeouts.
Recently hailed as the best college pitcher since Stephen Strasburg by a seasoned scout, the 22-year-old is now poised to make his much-anticipated major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, potentially facing off against the Chicago Cubs.
While Skenes is slated to participate in a minor league game this Sunday, sources suggest, as reported by Noah Hiles of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, that his debut against the Cubs is highly probable on May 100.
Although the official announcement is yet to be made, all signs point towards this being the current plan.
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Skenes, the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, has garnered widespread acclaim for his remarkable performances in the minors, prompting calls for his promotion to the big leagues.
His journey to national recognition began with his transfer to LSU, where he played a pivotal role in leading the Tigers to a championship title. During his tenure at LSU, he delivered exceptional performances, amassing 122 ? innings pitched with an impressive 1.69 ERA across 19 starts.
It was during his time at LSU that Skenes crossed paths with Olivia Dunne, a prominent gymnast at Baton Rouge.
Renowned for his exceptional velocity, Skenes currently leads all minor league pitchers with an impressive tally of 89 pitches clocking over 100 mph. The Pirates have gradually increased his workload, culminating in a career-high six innings pitched in his last outing, surpassing his previous record of 4 ? innings.
If Skenes maintains his form during Sunday’s game, it’s highly likely that he will receive the long-awaited call-up in time for the showdown against the Cubs.
