Yankees star Aaron Judge praises Pirates phenom Paul Skenes: ‘One of the top pitchers in this game’

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Pittsburgh Pirates phenom pitcher Paul Skenes has wowed everyone in baseball with what he has done since being called up in May, and Tuesday night will notch another milestone under his belt as he is set to start the All-Star Game for the National League. 

Skenes, who has a 1.90 ERA over 11 starts this season, has earned the start, and one of the hitters who could be facing him at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, sung high praise for a pitcher he believes will not be one-and-done at these types of games. 

"Gotten a chance to watch a couple of his games the past couple weeks since he got called up, and it’s special stuff, man. Electric stuff," New York Yankees reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge said during an All-Star Game media availability on Monday. 

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, #30, pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. (Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports)

All the talk surrounding Skenes is his electric arm that can dial up a fastball to triple digits on the radar gun. However, when Judge watches him on the mound, he sees much more than a power arm, which is why he has had early success. 

"You can talk about the velocity of his pitches and what he does, but the guy’s a pitcher, man," Judge explained. "He can work all three, four, five of his pitches. Throw it to every part of the zone any count. He’s a complete pitcher.

"It’s going to be fun. I think we’re all excited to see him on the mound, see him do his thing, especially in his first All-Star Game. Getting the nod to be a starter, it’s impressive, man.