his velocity is down roughly 3 mph from his rookie season

Posted on August 12, 2026 at 06:51:30 PM by DoctorD

earlier this year he implied it was by design, but it's strange to see a guy who's 4 seamers were 99 mph+ as a rookie now hanging in the 96 mph range 2 years later. Most players gain velocity as they age up from rookie year. He has been dropping consistently.

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Paul Skenes in 2026: 9-11, 3.88 ERA, 112 ERA+, 2.1 WAR - By mgaelster August 12, 2026 at 05:03:16 PM
- his velocity is down roughly 3 mph from his rookie season - By DoctorD August 12, 2026 at 06:51:30 PM
- He maxed out at 96.5 mph last start. (nm) - By suede August 12, 2026 at 05:05:43 PM
  - TJS incoming* - By Daytripper August 12, 2026 at 05:24:46 PM
  - I was going to say. Sure looks like he’s hurt.* - By gbmcq August 12, 2026 at 05:08:27 PM
    - Mustache pull.* - By jjwalker August 12, 2026 at 05:17:33 PM

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his velocity is down roughly 3 mph from his rookie season