Despite it being his veryfirst MLB season, Paul Skenes hasactually been pitching like anything however a novice.
Through 9 begins, the Pittsburgh Pirates first-year pitcher continues to shine.
He’s now 4-0 with a 2.06 ERA, permitting 44 strikes in 52.1 innings. He’s likewise strolled just 10, and enabled simply 6 home runs and 12 made runs.
Arguably most outstanding, nevertheless? Skenes has 70 strikeouts to his name. He’s just tossed less than 7 Ks in a videogame when this season.
How lotsof strikeouts can the 6-foot-6 right-hander register?
Let’s check out how the chances have moved at FanDuel Sportsbook from June 18 to July 2.
Paul Skenes Regular Season Strikeouts
150+ strikeouts: -113 to -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 overall)
175+ strikeouts: +230 to +215 (bet $10 to win $31.50 overall)
200+ strikeouts: +750 to +680 (bet $10 to win $78 overall)
Currently, Skenes is averaging 12.04 strikeouts per 9 innings.
In Saturday’s videogame versus the Atlanta Braves, Skenes enabled one made run and struck out 9 in 6 innings.
For included context on simply how excellent Skenes hasactually been through his veryfirst 7 begins, previous Padres ace Blake Snell endedup atop the league in ERA last year with a 2.25 ERA, greater than Skenes’ existing number.
For gamblers desiring to dive into other Skenes markets, he is presently +6500 to win the NL Cy Young award. His NL Rookie of the Year chances sit at -270, atop the oddsboard.
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