On this edition of the Pittsburgh Pirates prospect update, we take a look at the first overall pick in the MLB’s 2023 draft, pitcher Paul Skenes.
In an already loaded farm system for the Pirates, they bolstered it even more by taking Skenes with the top choice in this years draft. Almost instantly, every media outlet was re-affirming that Pittsburgh got it right, making the risky but wise choice to go big with a college kid that can make an immediate impact in the major leagues. Foregoing the route of taking the top high school talent available, could ensure the Buccos starting rotation continues to get stronger faster.