The Pittsburgh Pirates’ strength is their starting pitching, an idea difficult to dispute. The projected rotation for this upcoming season is headed by reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes.

While the start of spring training always represents a season of endless possibilities, the Pittsburgh Pirates will begin theirs with an air of certainty because of the presence of one player. The Pirates know they have a superstar in Paul Skenes,

This is one in a series of breaking down the Pittsburgh Pirates position groups leading up to spring training. Exactly half the teams in Major League Baseball last season had a sub-4.00 ERA from their starting pitching.