Paul Skenes, born on May 29, 2002, in Fullerton, California, is a professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He attended El Toro High School and initially played college baseball for the Air Force Falcons, where he won the John Olerud Award in 2022. Skenes later transferred to LSU, leading the team to a 2023 College World Series win and earning the Dick Howser Trophy. Drafted first overall by the Pirates in 2023, he quickly progressed through the minor leagues and debuted in MLB in 2024.