Paul Skenes vs Bobby Witt Jr.
Paul Skenes vs Bobby Witt Jr.: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Paul Skenes and Bobby Witt Jr.?
Bobby Witt Jr. is a talented young shortstop who was selected second overall in the 2021 MLB draft. He and Skenes have already established themselves as two of the top young players in the league, with Skenes emerging as the more dominant force.
Paul Skenes
Key numbers
- Win-Loss Record27-18
- Earned Run Average2.12
- Strikeouts461
- Games Started50
- Innings Pitched300
Top honours
- NL Rookie of the Year2024
- NL Cy Young Award2025
- College World Series Most Outstanding Player2023
- John Olerud Award2022
- Dick Howser Trophy2023
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Bobby Witt Jr.
Key numbers
- Batting average.289
- Home runs114
- Runs batted in399
- Stolen bases167
- Tripsles11
Top honours
- All-Star Game2024
- Home Run Derby2024
- Gold Glove Award2024
- Silver Slugger Award2024
- American League Platinum Glove Award2025