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FOUND: Paul skenes brilliantly explains why some of his bad pitches help make him great - What They Never Told You

National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates (30) pitches against the American League in the first inning during the 2024 MLB All-Star game. | Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Since earning a promotion to the big leagues, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes has been arguably the best pitcher in MLB. He earned the start for the National League at the All-Star Game after just 11 major league appearances and impressed with a scoreless first inning.

The 22-year-old has been lighting up the radar gun all season, throwing over 100 mph with ease during his starts for the Pirates. With such velocity can occasionally come a lapse in control, though Skenes hasn't struggled much in that regard.

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