Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes would be representing Team USA in World Baseball Classic 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes made headlines with respect to the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classics. According to the latest update by the official handle of MLB, Paul Skenes will be representing Team USA for the upcoming World Baseball Classics. With the Pirates pitching star in the lead, Team USA is about to witness the much-needed command on the opposition team that would definitely restrict the batters to one side. Pittsburgh Pirates’ talented pitching star Paul Skenes needs no introduction with respect to his exemplary pitching skills and command. According to a recent update by the MLB, Skenes would be joining Team USA for the upcoming World Baseball Classics tournament in 2026. Pirates right-handed pitcher himself went on to announce on the MLB Network about his much-awaited association with Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classics. According to the revelation made by Skenes, he was the second MLB star to openly talk about his favoritism towards Team USA after the New York Yankees’ popular athlete Aaron Judge. The Pirates stud would get a chance to flaunt his athletic prowess in front of the world while representing his country. The MLB post on X mentioned- “Paul Skenes will take the mound for Team USA in the 2026.”Paul Skenes is one of those baseball athletes’ who went on to rise to prominence within a very short period of time. With his dedication, perseverance,and focus on the field, Skenes stands out in the list of talented pitchers in the world of major league baseball currently. It's been just over a year since Paul Skenes made his Major League debut, quickly rising from the top pitching prospect of his generation to one of the premier arms in the game.Entering this season as a serious Cy Young contender, Skenes has continued to impress both on and off the field. His deep sense of patriotism is well documented—he began his college baseball career at the Air Force Academy and now partners with the Gary Sinise Foundation to support veterans, first responders, and their families. This year’s World Baseball Classic marks his first appearance in the tournament since being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft.Also Read: Olivia Dunne drops one-word reaction after Paul Skenes strikes Mets’ star Juan Soto