Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Paul Skenes has been making waves with his incredible performances on the mound, but not everyone is getting the recognition they deserve. Meanwhile, rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was left in awe of Skenes’ skills, saying he had to mute social media to cope with the attention.
Skenes’ impressive start against the Pirates on Wednesday showcased his exceptional abilities, including an earned run average below 2.00 and top-five rankings in innings pitched, WHIP, and fielding-independent pitching. He was also best in baseball for pitching wins above replacement, according to Baseball Reference. In stark contrast, Misiorowski’s teammate Jacob, a rookie pitcher, expressed admiration for Skenes’ skills but felt overshadowed.
The Brewers’ struggles without Skenes are evident, with the team boasting an 8-8 record in his starts compared to a combined 18-5 record for the two starting pitchers in the majors who began Wednesday allowing fewer than two earned runs per nine innings. The disparity highlights Skenes’ exceptional talent and raises questions about his teammates’ inability to replicate his success.
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