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Had Paul Skenes lost his mojo?

Posted on 6/26/26 at 8:54 pm
Posted by Lige
Member since Nov 2015
2105 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 8:54 pm
He gave up 4 runs tonight in no decision . He has had some hard luck starts but ERA is 3. I hope he can figure some things out.
Posted by trussthetruzz
Idaho
Member since Sep 2020
9473 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 8:57 pm to
Yes. Paul Skenes sucks
Posted by lsutiger2
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2008
8323 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:01 pm to
no this is a game of chess and the best hitters in the world have figured some things out.
Posted by Stevo
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2004
12536 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:08 pm to
I'd say Paul's mojo is just fine in all aspects of his life.
Posted by 1ranter1
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2008
10926 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:17 pm to
You have to be pretty good to have a 3 ERA and have people questioning what’s wrong

But can’t say his velocity dip isn’t a bit concerning. He’s down from averaging 99 his rookie year to 97 this season. His last start his average velo was 96.5 which was the lowest in his career.
This post was edited on 6/26/26 at 9:21 pm
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
21238 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:22 pm to
quote:

But can’t say his velocity dip isn’t a bit concerning. He’s down from averaging 99 his rookie year to 97 this season. His last start his average velo was 96.5 which was the lowest in his career.


This probably explains a lot of what the OP is inquiring about.
Posted by jackklompus
Phase 2 of the Pines of Mar Gables
Member since Apr 2026
30 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:35 pm to
Probably just needs to get laid
Posted by TOPAL
Member since Mar 2010
5059 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:46 pm to
Hard to repeat the numbers from last two years; hopefully he can get it back.
Does seem like his going thru the motions on the mound, not 100% effort,
He will make bank but he needs to start going deeper in games; pitch count has been a issue lately.
Posted by saturncube21
Member since Nov 2015
11810 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:46 pm to
Skenes rarely gets any run support
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
18651 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:50 pm to
quote:

Yes. Paul Skenes sucks

Posted by DR93Berlin
Member since Jul 2020
1692 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 9:51 pm to
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
33516 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 10:04 pm to
He's definitely no Jaden Hill
Posted by Jugular Joe
Member since Jan 2020
5650 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 10:08 pm to
Yeah an ERA of 3, heaven help us all.

Should be shipped off to the gulags.
Posted by The LGBM
Member since Jul 2017
791 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 10:45 pm to
I certainly hope not. I hope he will be starting an August game in Pittsburgh against the Red Sox that I will be attending! He is a great Tiger!!
Posted by RB10
Member since Nov 2010
52337 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 11:09 pm to
A 3.00 ERA is pretty damn good.
Posted by thumperpait
Member since Nov 2005
3978 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 11:18 pm to
quote:

But can’t say his velocity dip isn’t a bit concerning. He’s down from averaging 99 his rookie year to 97 this season. His last start his average velo was 96.5 which was the lowest in his career.


As Micky would say. Women weaken legs.
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
69026 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 11:20 pm to
quote:

But can’t say his velocity dip isn’t a bit concerning. He’s down from averaging 99 his rookie year to 97 this season. His last start his average velo was 96.5 which was the lowest in his career.

I'm pretty sure it's intentional. He doesn't need to throw max effort fastballs to get people out. He can move it around better and save stamina not trying to overthrow it.
Posted by TheWalrus
Land of the Hogs
Member since Dec 2012
47755 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 11:23 pm to
I mean it’s been a pretty disappointing year.
Posted by pgaddxn
between here and there
Member since Jul 2008
1908 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 11:29 pm to
Why Paul skenes hasn’t given up on his non run supporting team is far beyond me. Why anyone can look at his stats and not see he has improved from last year by pitching stats only is beyond me.

I’m starting to think the pirates are tanking his starts to maybe keep his price low for resigning.
Posted by Morpheus
In your Dreams
Member since Apr 2022
7720 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 11:58 pm to
And have a much longer career
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