Paul Skenes
PIT • P • Throws R • 2026 Season
Yahoo eligible: SP
Value
Standard score (σ), not a percentile, vs all qualified pitchers — 0 = average, +1 = one standard deviation above the mean. Built from 5x5 category z-scores (like Baseball Monster).
Consensus Rank
Composite of 1 in-season expert ranking sources (FantasyPros ROS consensus + Pitcher List) — blended so it matches no single site, ranked among pitchers (lower = better).
Control & Efficiency
Strike-throwing and length profile — drives the Likely-QS / High-K/BB start flags. The bar under each stat is this pitcher's percentile vs 207 qualified MLB starters (100th = best — already direction-adjusted, so a low BB% or P/PA scores high).
Arsenal
Throwing hand and pitch mix (share of pitches thrown) — the traits the matchup ratings below weigh against each opponent's splits.
Primary pitch: 4-Seam Fastball (42%)
Season Stats
The big number is the actual stat. The bar below it is this pitcher's percentile vs 385 qualified MLB pitchers (≥30 IP) this season — 100th = best, direction-adjusted (a low ERA/WHIP/BB scores high).
Splits & Tendencies
How this pitcher fares by batter hand, venue, opponent lineup quality (elite→poor offenses), and over the last 30 days. Lower ERA/WHIP is better; OPS-against shows for the hand/venue splits. Hover a tag for the numbers.
| Split | IP | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
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Luck Factor
How much this pitcher's results are outrunning or trailing the quality of what actually happened — league-relative. Hover a meter for the inputs.
Next 3 Starts
Confirmed = announced probable; Projected = inferred from the rotation (every ~5th team game) and subject to change.
Game Log (24 games)
| Date | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 93 |
| Jul 31 | @ Cincinnati Reds | - | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 100 |
| Jul 25 | vs Chicago Cubs | L | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 105 |
| Jul 19 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 100 |
| Jul 12 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 82 |
| Jul 7 | vs Atlanta Braves | W | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 95 |
| Jul 1 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | L | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 81 |
| Jun 26 | vs Cincinnati Reds | - | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 96 |
| Jun 20 | @ Colorado Rockies | L | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 104 |
| Jun 14 | vs Miami Marlins | L | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 104 |
| Jun 9 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | - | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 103 |
| Jun 3 | @ Houston Astros | - | 4.2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 109 |
| May 28 | vs Chicago Cubs | L | 5.1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 103 |
| May 23 | @ Toronto Blue Jays | L | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 98 |
| May 17 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | L | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 92 |
| May 12 | vs Colorado Rockies | W | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 98 |
| May 6 | @ Arizona Diamondbacks | W | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 97 |
| Apr 30 | vs St. Louis Cardinals | L | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 102 |
| Apr 24 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | W | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 93 |
| Apr 18 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | - | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 64 |
| Apr 13 | vs Washington Nationals | W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 88 |
| Apr 7 | vs San Diego Padres | W | 6.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 87 |
| Apr 1 | @ Cincinnati Reds | W | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 77 |
| Mar 26 | @ New York Mets | L | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 37 |