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Skenes blames World Baseball Classic for velocity drop, down season

Skenes' velocity decline reflects mechanical issues tied to disrupted preparation

1 Sep 21 12:06 PM · 2d ago · 3 articles · 1 post · 2 sources · development 1 of 2

Skenes has averaged 96.8 mph with his fastball in 2026, down from 98.2 mph in 2025 and 98.9 mph in 2024. He did not throw a single 100 mph pitch for the first time in his three MLB seasons. CBS Sports notes that while other WBC participants like Nolan McLean, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto thrived in 2026, Skenes' mechanics appeared out of sync.

Skenes' velocity decline reflects mechanical issues tied to disrupted preparation
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“I didn't really have a number on it, but I would have liked to throw harder than I have this year. Unfortunately, it's probably going to take an offseason to get the velocity back.”

Paul Skenes

Paul SkenesPaul Skenes Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, 2025 NL Cy Young winnerPittsburgh Pirates MLB team

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  1. 7 outlets Paul Skenes Blames WBC Play for Affecting Velocity Drop in 2026 MLB Season

    first by Bleacher Report, 2d ago · also ESPN, NY Post, Yahoo Sports, Fox News, MassLive, The Oregonian

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