Paul Skenes accomplished a feat no other pitcher has done in 10 years during the Pirates' 7-0 win over the Reds.

For decades, if you saw a pitcher looking backward, they were probably trying to sneak a peek at what is showing up on the radar gun. Feel is one thing, but having tangible evidence of how a fastball is performing can help a hurler form a strategy,

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes walks back to the dugout after the bottom of the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Minneapolis.

The Pittsburgh Pirates' advanced numbers showcase precisely why Paul Skenes will not want to finish his career in the Steel City.