2024 Topps Update #BG-17, Black Gold ⭐️ Paul Skenes RC
This is another perfect color match for Paul Skenes - gorgeous card, especially in hand.
IMO, this is a Top 10 Topps Paul Skenes rookie card, of the ones that are reasonably available and affordable to the average Skenes collector.

2024 Topps Update #BG-17, Black Gold ⭐️ Paul Skenes RC
Undeniable aesthetic eye-appeal.👀
The "Black Gold" insert design naturally uses a black and gold color scheme, creating a clean team color match for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Superstar.

2024 Topps Update #BG-17 Black & Gold, Paul Skenes ⭐
Paul Skenes has been even better in Year 2, somehow bettering (so far) his sub-2.00 rookie ERA, dropping from 1.96 to 1.92 even while ramping up his innings pitched. Over Skenes' first 2-years with the Pirates, they are 27-17 when Skenes starts (so far).
What does that mean? ESPN claims that translates to a 99-win team over 162 games. In the games not started by Skenes, the Bucs win rate is 69 games per 162.
Probably just 2, maybe 3 chances to watch Skenes pitch this season.😢