Pirates ace Paul Skenes explains why he's not concerned about potential injuries

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes boasts an impressive fastball but faces concerns about injury risks associated with high velocity. Despite being one of 21 pitchers averaging 96.6 mph on their four-seam fastball in the first two innings, leading to 13 undergoing Tommy John surgery, Skenes remains unconcerned, stating that no one in the league matches his skills. He cites his trainer’s guidance on maximizing speed without harm and looks to successful pitchers like Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander for insight, though data indicates he is at increased risk for injuries.

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