Paul Skenes’ 2026 metrics comparison — a deep dive
By: Travis Sawchik | Published: 2026-08-05 04:14:43 | Source: www.mlb.com
The question seemed unthinkable a year ago: What’s wrong with Paul Skenes?
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After posting sub-2.00 ERAs in each of his first two seasons — the first qualified pitcher age 23 or younger to accomplish that since Dwight Gooden in 1984-85 — Skenes enters his first start of August on Wednesday with an ERA approaching 4.00.
The issue is not tied to one glaring flaw. It’s several small declines that…
