This article was originally published on www.si.com as Pirates Share Touching Moment Paul Skenes Learned of His 2025 All-Star Game Selection. Paul Skenes's day on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates was frustratingly familiar on Sunday.

Skenes has been a big leaguer for two years and he’s been an All-Star both seasons. Skenes has been arguably the best pitcher in baseball with a 1.94 ERA, lowest in the NL among starters, and 125 strikeouts against 30 walks. He has a WHIP of 0.92 in 116 innings and all that hard work has earned him four (4) wins this season.