The last time that Team USA competed in the World Baseball Classic, Paul Skenes hadn't even made his major league debut yet. In fact, it wasn't until months later that the Pittsburgh Pirates would select him with the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Now a two-time All-Star and the reigning National League Cy Young winner, Skenes is one of the most feared pitchers in all baseball and an integral starter for Team USA under Mark DeRosa — both opportunities he doesn't take for granted. "The proudest I’ve ever been wearing a jersey is the USA jersey," Skenes told World Series champion and...
HALO NEWSLETTER
Join HALO today and unlock this story instantly — It's Free
