Through just 55 career MLB starts, Paul Skenes has established himself as one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. The LSU legend won the National League Rookie of the Year last season after posting a 1.96 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 170 strikeouts in 133.0 innings. His sensational rookie campaign quickly made it clear that he wasn't just ready for the big leagues - he was ready to dominate.
Skenes followed up his rookie season with an even better sophomore campaign. The flame-throwing right-hander posted a 1.97 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 216 strikeouts over 187.