Paul Skenes arrived in the MLB with some of the loftiest expectations of any prospect in recent history, but the Pittsburgh Pirates ace immediately proved himself as a force of nature on the pitcher's mound. He finished with an ERA below 2.00 in each of his first two major-league campaigns, earning 2024 NL Rookie of the Year and 2025 NL Cy Young honors. This baseball comes autographed by the superstar pitcher, complete with an inscription commemorating his sensational first season. Obtained under the auspices of Major League Baseball, this limited-edition collectible includes an individually numbered, tamper-evident hologram that can be verified online to certify authenticity.