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Pirates’ Paul Skenes Hits 102 MPH in Sharp Spring Training Debut vs. Orioles

The 2023 No. 1 pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates looked every bit the part against several major leaguers in Spring Training action on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 29, 2024

Pirates Sign No. 1 MLB Draft Pick Paul Skenes to Record-Setting Contract

The Pirates gave the right-hander the richest signing bonus in MLB draft history.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2023

105.5 mph: Angels draft pick Ben Joyce is hardest thrower in college baseball history

Ben Joyce, the right-handed fireballer from the University of Tennessee, went viral two months ago for throwing a pitch clocked at 105.5 mph during a game against Auburn.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 24, 2022