It's safe to say expectations are high for LSU's Paul Skenes with the MLB draft approaching.
Incredibly high, in fact.
One MLB scout said the right-hander is the best college pitcher "in 20 years," per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
While that is quite the praise, the 21-year-old was dominant this past season. He finished with a 12-2 record, 1.69 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 209 strikeouts in 122.2 innings for the Tigers. His presence was a major reason LSU won the College World Series title.
Now attention turns to the 2023 MLB draft, which starts on Sunday, July 9, in Seattle ahead of the All-Star Game.