Paul Skenes was named the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out a loaded field after posting one of the best rookie campaigns for a pitcher in major league history. While fellow finalists Jackson Merrill and Jackson Chourio had seasons that would have unquestionably warranted the honor almost any other year,

Congratulations are in order for Pittsburgh Pirates ace pitcher Paul Skenes, who won the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday night. In addition to the Rookie of the Year, Skenes is also a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award.

Skenes debuted in May and quickly became a must-watch player, with his pitches often reaching or topping 100 mph as he delivered one dominant performance after another.

Paul Skenes took just 10 months to go from No. 1 overall pick to a major league horse, an ace whose dominance and staying power past the sixth inning seemed to hail from a bygone era. Monday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander’s dominance was rewarded with the National League Rookie of the Year award.

Paul Skenes has capped off his legendary rookie season with one of the game's top honors. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace has been named the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year, winning the award over San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio.