{"id":33306,"date":"2024-04-25T14:00:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T19:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/?p=33306"},"modified":"2025-07-11T15:45:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:45:41","slug":"behind-the-skenes-paul-skenes-7-strikeouts-vs-storm-chasers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/behind-the-skenes-paul-skenes-7-strikeouts-vs-storm-chasers\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind The Skenes: Paul Skenes 7 Strikeouts vs. Storm Chasers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33319 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers.jpg 778w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-600x463.jpg 600w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-78x60.jpg 78w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-117x90.jpg 117w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33319 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers.jpg 778w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-600x463.jpg 600w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-78x60.jpg 78w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-vs-omaha-storm-cashers-117x90.jpg 117w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When I heard Paul Skenes was coming to Omaha to face the hometown Storm Chasers I had to go and feel the heat for myself.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel the heat via this video RN (or read about it below):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Behind The Skenes, Paul&#039;s 7 Strikeouts vs. Storm Chasers \ud83d\udd25#shorts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ieV75HxcHaQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>It was Kid&#8217;s Day at Werner Park and first pitch was 11:05. These kids had no idea they were witnessing a generational talent; a term I despise but will use in honor of today&#8217;s NFL Draft #BearDown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all the kids cared, Todd Van Poppel could&#8217;ve been out there hurling the pearl and it would have been all the same to them and their sea of balloon animals, free t-shirts, mobile devices, and future dreams that will doubtlessly go unrealized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than the kids, there were a bunch of old man baseball nerds such as myself thirsting over Paul Skenes, reigning College World Series champ at LSU and #1 selection in the 2023 MLB Draft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skenes was the second player in LSU history to be selected first overall in the draft, joining Big Ben McDonald. Skenes signed with the Pirates for a $9.2 million signing bonus the highest ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his first four starts in Triple A, Skenes allowed five hits and four walks in 12 2\/3 scoreless innings. He struck out 27 dudes in 12 2\/3 innings, 57.4% of the batters he&#8217;s faced for all you math nerds (me).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So not only was he cutting the mustard but he was <em>exceeding <\/em>the expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which impressed me, especially seeing the old dudes (me), kids, and babes leering at him during his pre-game warmup from outside the locker-room and behind the chain-linked fence of the Indianapolis Indians&#8217; bullpen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33340 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-600x345.png 600w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-104x60.png 104w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-157x90.png 157w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup.png 1102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-1024x588.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33340 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-600x345.png 600w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-104x60.png 104w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup-157x90.png 157w, https:\/\/i80sportsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/paul-skenes-warmup.png 1102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>In this game Skenes was facing-off against Zach Davies, he of 200 MLB starts and led the majors in games started (33) in 2017 for the Brewers. Kind of a cool opponent, like two ships passing in the night. If Skenes had the career of Davies he could never be labeled a &#8220;bust.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But he sure looks to be a helluva a lot better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skenes K&#8217;d two of the first three batters and from there he was completely dominant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 4.1 innings he struck out 7 Chasers. And not career-minor leaguers like Razor Shines. Young Royals prospects Nick Pratto, Drew Waters, Nick Loftin, Nate Eaton all went down swinging to the 21-year-old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the bottom of the 2nd, Nate Eaton&#8217;s single drove in CJ Alexander and Skenes gave up his first earned run in five starts and 30+ innings. Then he struck out the next two batters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn&#8217;t just that he is overpowering (see the 100 MPH in the video above) but his control is awesome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skenes has five pitches: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fastball (he leads MiLB in most pitches 100+ MPH by a wide margin)<br>Slider<br>Splinker<br>Changeup<br>Curveball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sit directly behind homeplate I really got a feel for how different each of these pitches look. 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