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Paul Skenes

MLB pitcher, Pittsburgh Pirates; 2024 NL Rookie of the Year

5 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.

Paul Skenes Fastest pitch

Paul Skenes's recorded Fastest pitch is 102.1 mph. Performance date: 2024-04-18. Age at the time: 21. This was a competition result. The source at milb.com gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Indianapolis Indians vs St. Paul Saints, Triple-A · Triple-A Indianapolis Indians pitcher (Pirates prospect), age 21

Source quote and limits

“The 2023 No. 1 overall pick touched as high as 102.1 on a swinging third strike against veteran Tony Kemp”

Stellar Skenes fans 8, extends scoreless streak (MiLB.com, Sam Dykstra, 2024-04-18)

Statcast-tracked pitch at Triple-A; the article says it was the fastest strikeout pitch measured at Triple-A that season.

Fastest pitch history. Methods and conditions can differ between records.
Date	Competition / season and method	Value	Unit	Source
2024-04-18age 21	Indianapolis Indians vs St. Paul Saints, Triple-AFastest pitch	102.1	mph	milb.com Evidence Official result; Competition; performance date 2024-04-18. Stellar Skenes fans 8, extends scoreless streak (MiLB.com, Sam Dykstra, 2024-04-18) Triple-A Indianapolis Indians pitcher (Pirates prospect), age 21 “The 2023 No. 1 overall pick touched as high as 102.1 on a swinging third strike against veteran Tony Kemp” Statcast-tracked pitch at Triple-A; the article says it was the fastest strikeout pitch measured at Triple-A that season.

Paul Skenes 60-yard dash

Paul Skenes's recorded 60-yard dash is 7.84 s. Performance date: 2019-06-08. Age at the time: 17 (youth record). This was an official test. The source at prepbaseballreport.com gives this mark. Source type: testing record.

Prep Baseball Report SoCal ProCase, June 8, 2019 · El Toro HS catcher, class of 2020, listed 6-5, 225 lb

Source quote and limits

“7.84 60-yd 6/08/19”

Paul Skenes - Prep Baseball Report profile

PBR 'Best Of Stats' panel gives the 60-yard time with the date 6/08/19 and the SoCal ProCase event. A scout's write-up of the same showcase also gives 7.84 seconds (https://strikingoutlooking.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/socal-procase-paul-skenes-2020/). Hand or electronic timing is not stated. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30).

2019
- 60-yard dash7.84 s
  Official testYouth recordEl Toro HS catcher, class of 2020, listed 6-5, 225 lb
  Combine testing, prepbaseballreport.com2019-06-08 · age 17
  Quote and details
  “7.84 60-yd 6/08/19”
  Paul Skenes - Prep Baseball Report profilePrep Baseball Report SoCal ProCase, June 8, 2019

Paul Skenes Bat exit velocity

Paul Skenes's recorded Bat exit velocity is 97 mph. Performance date: 2019-06-08. Age at the time: 17 (youth record). This was an official test. The source at prepbaseballreport.com gives this mark. Source type: testing record.

Prep Baseball Report SoCal ProCase, June 8, 2019 · El Toro HS catcher, class of 2020

Source quote and limits

“97 Exit Velocity (max) 6/08/19”

Paul Skenes - Prep Baseball Report profile

Showcase max exit velocity off the bat. The scout's write-up of the same event says 'Max Exit Velocity: 97 MPH' (https://strikingoutlooking.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/socal-procase-paul-skenes-2020/). One week after his 95 mph mark at the Baseball Factory showcase. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30). Lower bat exit velocity of the same kind: Bat exit velocity: 95 mph (2019-06-01, https://members.sclafanicollegerecruiting.com/player/paul/skenes/554760be7f6b43fcb8b289f73ca677d2), removed (one best per kind).

Bat exit velocity history. Methods and conditions can differ between records.
Date	Competition / season and method	Value	Unit	Source
2019-06-08age 17, youth	Prep Baseball Report SoCal ProCase, June 8, 2019Bat exit velocity	97	mph	prepbaseballreport.com Evidence Combine testing; Official test; performance date 2019-06-08. Paul Skenes - Prep Baseball Report profile El Toro HS catcher, class of 2020 “97 Exit Velocity (max) 6/08/19” Showcase max exit velocity off the bat. The scout's write-up of the same event says 'Max Exit Velocity: 97 MPH' (https://strikingoutlooking.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/socal-procase-paul-skenes-2020/). One week after his 95 mph mark at the Baseball Factory showcase. Found through a Gemini Deep Research report (batch of 2026-10-30). Lower bat exit velocity of the same kind: Bat exit velocity: 95 mph (2019-06-01, https://members.sclafanicollegerecruiting.com/player/paul/skenes/554760be7f6b43fcb8b289f73ca677d2), removed (one best per kind).

Paul Skenes Catcher throw velocity

Paul Skenes's recorded Catcher throw velocity is 92 mph. Performance date: 2019-06-01. Age at the time: 17 (youth record). This was an official test. The source at members.sclafanicollegerecruiting.com gives this mark. Source type: testing record.

2019 Under Armour Showcase: Baseball Factory’s National West · El Toro catcher; Air Force commitment

Source quote and limits

“cannon for an arm (92 mph)”

Skenes scouting report

Dated scouting narrative. School, hometown and graduation year support identity. Undated panel marks are held.

Catcher throw velocity history. Methods and conditions can differ between records.
Date	Competition / season and method	Value	Unit	Source
2019-06-01age 17, youth	2019 Under Armour Showcase: Baseball Factory’s National WestCatcher throw velocity	92	mph	members.sclafanicollegerecruiting.com Evidence Combine testing; Official test; performance date 2019-06-01. Skenes scouting report El Toro catcher; Air Force commitment “cannon for an arm (92 mph)” Dated scouting narrative. School, hometown and graduation year support identity. Undated panel marks are held.

Paul Skenes Catcher pop time

Paul Skenes's recorded Catcher pop time is 1.82 s. Performance date: 2019-06-01. Age at the time: 17 (youth record). This was an official test. The source at members.sclafanicollegerecruiting.com gives this mark. Source type: testing record.

2019 Under Armour Showcase: Baseball Factory’s National West · El Toro catcher; Air Force commitment

Source quote and limits

“impressive pop times of 1.82”

Skenes scouting report

Dated scouting narrative. School, hometown and graduation year support identity. Undated panel marks are held.

2019
- Catcher pop time1.82 s
  Official testYouth recordEl Toro catcher; Air Force commitment
  Combine testing, members.sclafanicollegerecruiting.com2019-06-01 · age 17
  Quote and details
  “impressive pop times of 1.82”
  Skenes scouting report2019 Under Armour Showcase: Baseball Factory’s National West

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