2024 Topps NOW #770, Paul Skenes ⭐ On September 28, 2024, one year ago today, Paul Skenes pitched for the final time in his Rookie Year. He was dominant, as usual, vs the Yankees in the Bronx striking out 3 in two perfect innings. He lowered his ERA to 1.96, the 2nd lowest for a rookie since ERA became an official stat in 1913.
2024 Topps Now #739, Paul Skenes ⭐ On September 22, 2024, Paul Skenes struck out 9 Reds in 5 IP, getting a 2-0 win and dropping is ERA to 1.99. He is the fist pitcher in the Modern Era (since 1901) with 150 Ks, and below 2.00 ERA in his first 22 career games. Skenes 1.99 ERA is also the 2nd lowest ERA through first 22 career starts, behind Steve Rogers in 1973-74.
2024 Topps Now #645, Paul Skenes.⭐ Just one year ago today, September 3, 2024, Paul Skenes struck out 6 Cubs and allowed no runs in 5 IP. In doing so, Skenes tied the Bucs franchise record for most Ks by a rookie in a season since 1900.