That's because Skenes is looking to add a cutter and two-seam fastball to a nasty repertoire that already includes his signature "splinker" (splitter-sinker hybrid) pitch and traditional four-seam fastball that tops out at over 100 mph.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is focused on becoming a more complete pitcher in 2024. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year says he spent the offseason tinkering with adding two new pitches to an arsenal that includes a fastball that regularly hits 100 mph.