Olivia Dunne reacts to Paul Skenes making his MLB debut | ESPN MLB

College Gymnastics National Champion, Olivia "Livvy" Dunne, reacts to Paul Skenes, her boyfriend and No. 1 pick in the 2024 MLB draft, making his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
(Courtesy: Pirates/Pittsburgh SportsNet)
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[@ricardobjj24]

Paul is doing good in life

[@tima.478]

As long as he keeps her as just a GF...and never marry!

[@Infinity-0033]

Why​@@tima.478

[@juanalmos1959]

Awesome being able to throw 101mph and have great start up money….it’s definitely not for his looks…unreal

[@GraceAloneThroughFaithAlone]

Ok incel.

[@gnielsen07]

@@juanalmos1959it’s not that he can throw 101. It’s that he can throw 101 and he has a nasty slider, and he has incredible control. He struck out almost 2 batters an inning in the minor leagues . Can’t do that Just throwing 101

[@ricolives1166]

Paul made it in life

[@highlightrelz897]

Are models and being a professional athlete or a top 1%er the most important things in life? I’d argue they’re the least important

[@quinthomas5805]

@@highlightrelz897All depends what people value you’re very much right. But most people define their life by how much money they have and if they’re in a relationship. You’re right that isn’t the key to happiness or success. But most people think it is

[@sssss4644]

⁠@@highlightrelz897 all people have different values in life. But saying model / athlete / entertainer least important is not true, why they earned so much more and make thousands if not millions of people care on what they’re doing

[@quitram]

@@highlightrelz897 they’re not the most important things in life, nor are they the least important.

[@highlightrelz897]

@@sssss4644 I don’t super care about money. If you do that’s great. Good for you. If I cared or thought money or models are success, Charlie Sheen would be a great success now wouldn’t he? He’s a complete loser. That’s my opinion you can have a different idea of success, and that’s fine. But I don’t value those things. I’m not saying Paul isn’t successful I definitely think he is. I’m saying money and Livvy isn’t what makes him successful.

[@sah4128]

They actually both seem like really humble, decent people. Gotta love seeing that

[@JackRizzo-vb9bu]

Paul’s the thinker

[@SuePettigrew]

Ha ha! Yup, she ain’t the brightest bulb!

[@Kevin-oc2jb]

Everybody calling her dumb...why? I just sense a lot of jealousy here. They're both very successful in their respective sports and in their early 20's already more financially successful than most of the people in this comment section will ever be. Good luck to both of them!

[@MichaelKervin-d8c]

Skenes brought it against my team so kudos to him. She's an outstanding athlete in her own right but hopefully life brings them tons of experiences and happiness together.

[@arthurau9231]

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen better than Paul Skynes and Livvy Dunne. Tom dated and married a SUPERMODEL something of which only a select few men are able to do.

[@Nuttyirishman85]

She’s average, she’s not in Paris right now.

[@Meemeeseecoo]

Man, electric couple, both of em are stunning right now.

[@arthurau9231]

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen better than Paul Skynes and Livvy Dunne. Tom dated and married a SUPERMODEL something of which only a select few men are able to do.

[@kennethsomers3893]

@@arthurau9231 oh come on now __ athletic flexible and super cute much better then what you call a super model

[@arthurau9231]

@@kennethsomers3893 Giselle is not catfishing pro athletes and using sexual images to gain cash like this young girl.

[@jcoope77]

Paul is living the dream...wish the best

[@arthurau9231]

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen better than Paul Skynes and Livvy Dunne. Tom dated and married a SUPERMODEL something of which only a select few men are able to do.

[@jcoope77]

@arthurau9231 yea but Livvy is Top Tier Goddess level..Giselle is just Top tier...Soo Paul is winning as of now..

[@arthurau9231]

@@jcoope77 Livvy is a gymnast whereas Giselle is a SUPERMODEL and as everyone knows SUPERMODELS are HOTTER than gymnasts.

[@arthurau9231]

@@jcoope77 Giselle is more of a GODDESS than fake Livvy anyways.

[@arthurau9231]

@@jcoope77 It's the other way around and it's Giselle who's the GODDESS and Livvy who's Top tier so it's Tom Brady winning as of now.

[@sasha1551]

Kinda crazy how Livy and Paul met through mutual friends. Paul skenes might become the greatest pitcher the MLB has ever seen!

[@kennethsomers3893]

lets hope he can stay healthy because those 100 mph plus pitches can wreck havic on the arm

[@franc587]

Im rooting for Paul. He an Airforce guy, LSU guy, and im a veteran. Go get em Paul!

[@marksstudio]

What a good girlfriend. He must be a good dude. And a helluva pitcher.

[@Oceangirl_505]

They are both incredible people!

[@arthurau9231]

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen better than Paul Skynes and Livvy Dunne. Tom dated and married a SUPERMODEL something of which only a select few men are able to do.

[@footballfan3i2]

mix bag first showing, definitely flashes of great stuff

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

17 pitches 100 plus. The fastest pitch that registered 101.9 mph, the fastest by a Pirates pitcher since Major League Baseball began tracking pitch speed in 2008. Oh, 7 strikes outs in half a game. The homerun kind of was expected. He has so many more pitches.

[@jimc.goodfellas]

How did that second showing grab ya

[@Bills1981Records]

They weren't sleeping

[@Cortz07]

???

[@ryandenardo1427]

LoL

[@DaBigChode]

@@Cortz07 Really dude? Think about it.

[@citrusretna2088]

Giggty Giggty

[@COPLSAUCE]

They were

[@antoinebracy5718]

"... I totally 'Trust In Him." When she said that, I asked myself, "Did Jesus pitch yesterday!?" Cmon now...😅

[@htngo2]

Advice to Paul Skenes: IRONCLAD PRENUP!

[@LarryStranger]

She has her own scrylla my dude

[@ronalbers3152]

She's worth a lot more than him🤑

[@RoccoCarasonne]

​@@ronalbers3152 No she's not

[@AKking530]

@@RoccoCarasonneshe’s worth triple what he has, currently.

[@RoccoCarasonne]

@@AKking530 she's worth approximately 6 mil while he's making 9. Not to mention the mass amounts of money he's in line to make.

[@StonkyTheClown]

Paul Skenes is so talented he is making his MLB debut two months before being drafted.

[@jaredlopez9483]

MLBs next Taylor swift

[@brigittereulet6522]

Not at all! Both Paul & Olivia are LSU Greats!

[@Flyingboy25]

Nuh uh shes an actual athlete

[@MrML4L]

@@Flyingboy25 and 10x better looking

[@arthurau9231]

@@MrML4L Disrespecting Simone Biles, the GOAT of women's gymnastics. Simone Biles being the GOAT also means she's the HOTTEST as well. How many Olympic Gold medals as Livvy Dunne won again?

[@arthurau9231]

@@MrML4L Simone Biles also has 10x the amount of Olympic Gold medals that Livvy Dunne has as well.

[@Michiganrailfan]

Paul is doing great in life

[@lionelsancha9416]

Okay paul i see you

[@mehumanalien9585]

he is punching well and truly outside his weight class

[@rodbelding9523]

It's because he's 6'6. Height is all that matters to women.

[@deivysojo9192]

What a beatiful girl❤️

[@arthurau9231]

Simone Biles is BETTER and HOTTER.

[@heatgrimm8664]

@@arthurau9231lmao cope rere

[@clevelandcbi]

^^^^^^^ ROFL. Aly Raisman blows Simone out of the water, and Livvy makes her look like a dude.

[@nathanlosinski824]

I totally think that Olivia Dunne & Paul Skenes make a great Couple!

[@SnowboardJedi]

Who cares😂

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Great couple

[@SnowboardJedi]

She ain't nothin but a gold digger....😂

[@CyclingwithVovo]

99.9% of people came her for the Blonde...Sad but 100% real.

[@allanawanyo4966]

Rizzed up baby gronk

[@Wowzersdude-k5c]

Baby Gronk is the rizz master.

[@Derek718]

Hope for the best. Reminds me alot of curt schilling

[@daninspiration4064]

Dude won in life lol

[@SnowboardJedi]

That's the dumbest most unoriginal statement of all times😂

[@nscardino34]

Shes not the brightest crayon in the box, but she sure is a pretty color.

[@nabi5864]

LMFAO!!!!!!! the best!

[@SuePettigrew]

I know right! I don’t even think she’s all that, she just sells sexual pics of herself on IG and men are dumb enough to follow and make her money!

[@goldenbleau846]

Cute couple! Geaux Tigers!! 💜

[@michaelarriola.11]

Here we go. Taylor swift part 2 situation 😂

[@arthurau9231]

Simone Biles is BETTER and HOTTER than Livvy Dunne.

[@ranelgallardo7031]

Only difference is Livvy Dunne is more talented

[@arthurau9231]

@ranelgallardo7031 livvy dunne is overrated because once her college career is done, she will have to resort to playboy modeling, and she is nothing more than a gold digger.

[@Wowzersdude-k5c]

@@ranelgallardo7031 And better looking.

[@desmondberger45]

Baby gronk is crying rn

[@ihikebc2295]

LSU counts Shaq, Marcus Spears, Ryan Clark, Joe Burrow, Skenes, Dunne, Angel Reese among its grads. Quite a company!

[@Johnny_Mango777]

Don't forget Burrow

[@ihikebc2295]

@@Johnny_Mango777 indeed!

[@maximerheault8349]

This girl is perfect. She's 10 times hotter than him. She's with him for the good reasons.

[@tank6641]

Not at all

[@insidiouslol2682]

Do you have any idea how much money this girl makes from social media? That's like saying Gisele was with Brady for the money and fame... it makes no sense.

[@SuePettigrew]

Yup she is a sellout that uses her looks to sell sexual pics of herself. I have no respect for her and I do not find her all that. I guess looks are subjective for sure. I find Simone much more attractive and she is not a sellout!

[@SuePettigrew]

She is very average looking. I do not get the hype. She sells sec on IG and has little talent.

[@geergerlinn3063]

Shoutout to Livvy dunne

[@BoOgEdYmAn]

Dumber than a box of hammers

[@aaronmelton1374]

Bucco nation is in love with BOTH of them.....plus shes not terrible to observe

[@SalvatoreTurieo]

He will be another Steven Strasburg. Watch

[@rturner09251]

So multiple all star appearances and a World Series MVP? I’m sure the Pirates will be ok with that.

[@gregpaspatis9425]

​@@rturner09251Going into the opening of the only World Series (2019) Stephen Strasburg played in his career, the way he was throwing that postseason it was clear going in that his two starts in game two and game six were going to almost be sure fire wins for his team, the only unanswered question would be where would the other two wins in the seven game series come from? They got ahead 2-0 in games, then the only unanswered question was, other than Strasburg starting in game six, where was the fourth series win going to come from in games 3, 4, 5 and 7, lol!?!?!

[@bigjimmy6956]

@@rturner09251I think he means it as a compliment dummy

[@jeremymarr8591]

Is it just me or is Livvy Dunn 2500 levels above this dude.

[@jamesshannon3669]

He's gonna get a few hundred million bag within the decade plus he's a athlete he's punching at his level

[@evannatland5151]

He’s a professional athlete, and doesn’t wear any makeup 😂

[@Moustachebier]

He’s 6’6”

[@jeremymarr8591]

@@Moustachebier I get it. All I’m saying is looks wise and body she is top tier. He is not.

[@OldBenKenobi2318]

@@jeremymarr8591He’s a pretty good looking man. And a pretty successful athlete. She doesn’t have extreme and unrealistic standards when it comes to looks which I respect. And you thinking he’s not top tier is insane. I can tell you have extreme and unrealistic standards.

[@floridamaddogg]

Maybe it's my age or tastes, but she has never done anything for me. Looks just like someone you pass around then move on. This feels like another swift saga and that made me sick 🤢

[@faithful_to_the_bay5487]

she's cute!

[@arthurau9231]

I think Simone Biles the GOAT of women's gymnastics is HOTTER.

[@kyle580]

@@arthurau9231na kid she’s not

[@arthurau9231]

@@kyle580 You're RACIST for disagreeing with me because only reason why Livvy Dunne is HOT is because she's WHITE. You like all Americans think black girls and women are ugly. I'm the opposite and views black girls and women as hotter and more attractive than white girls and women.

[@TYreLL0416]

@@kyle580She is sporty

[@jargraroch3000]

@@arthurau9231 Depends what ice cream flavor you're into really.

[@tyler0430]

Way to interview her during his debut. Media idiots

[@gabrielwendell8382]

Hopefully he goes to a real team soon I'm sure he will if he does well AAA pirates. he's a lucky dude

[@Johny5-et8gj]

I like those stretch pants commercials she does

[@jasonhughes7141]

A”nap”😂😂

[@zNervouss]

Paul Skenes is STUD

[@anthonyalarcon4965]

Olivia dunn is an awesome and beautiful girl in the world 🌎! Paul is lucky to have an awesome and beautiful girl in the world in Olivia dunn, especially since i like her and have a crush on her.

[@brianstoner6345]

a “ nap “ lol .

[@Nuttyirishman85]

Why are you late for pitchers and catchers? “ I’m dating Dunne.” Enough said, grab your glove.

[@mattmiller9316]

Must be nice to have everything in life.

[@Adrian-e2r]

Kind of like Taylor and Travis light

[@TechExtremist69]

i wonder what Baby Gronk thinks about this

[@rturner09251]

Who?

[@1coldboy]

@@rturner09251 ...pff, go head n get rizzed up and THEN come talk to us, Lil Bro😒😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@EricFerraroMusic]

Stop interviewing players partners / wives etc. it’s unprofessional to bring there relationships and personal life for views. We just saw this crap with the NFL. Don’t bring it into MLB. It’s disgusting.

[@gregpaspatis9425]

"Stop interviewing players partners / wives etc." Except that she isn't just any other partner / wife, she's a social media star of her own and collegiate champion gymnast from the exact same college campus he's from, as much as you wouldn't like it so much, it's unavoidable and in that sense somewhat understandable, sort of like the inevitability of traffic during the morning and afternoon drive?

[@EricFerraroMusic]

@@gregpaspatis9425 exactly, we are watching BASEBALL. Not gymnastics.

[@SuePettigrew]

Bwaaa ha ha! Social media star? She is a glorified IG model putting out sexual photos of herself so dumb men make her a lot of money.

[@jesseb9362]

She knew looks, tiktok and gymnastics would end soon. Definitely had to hook her a big fish to keep her lavish lifestyle going

[@SuePettigrew]

She is a sellout for sure. Bring me Simone any day! Sick of chicks using IG to sell their looks. Grow a brain and win a few and then I might look.

[@littlemcdrawley6701]

She is the Taylor swift of MLB ❤

[@thegoldstandard55]

Livvy is famous for being famous much like the Kardashians. She wasn't much of a gymnast but was the only college gymnast everyone knew about.

[@jimyeats]

At least she’s vaguely cute. Hopefully has another couple of years of being popular, although I’m sure she’ll morph into being a “TV personality” or perpetual influencer and socialite once her gym years are over.

[@OldBenKenobi2318]

What does vaguely cute even mean?

[@jimyeats]

@@OldBenKenobi2318 Cute but in a bland sort of way.

[@SuePettigrew]

She ain’t that great. Dime a dozen sellout.

[@Get-mind-right]

Send this to the drip king😂

[@rossogden9920]

Would have been cool if the Pirates had Livvy throw out the first pitch.

[@KingoftheJungle214]

Well spoken

[@Kendell062]

He should focus on being (if he's going to be as good as everyone thinks) the Sidney Crosby of the Pirates. Because I don't think Ms Dunne is going to be a long term relationship.

[@express_sports]

“Woke up from a nap”…Sure 😏😉🤫

[@BrianEstabrook]

are they saving it for marriage

[@SuePettigrew]

She ain’t saving nothing, she is a sellout making money in her looks which sunny all that.

[@jonb2706]

I have sent him his luckiest guy in America award.

[@SalvatoreTurieo]

Trust me he can throw a 100 all he wants, major league players will crush that, he will be another pitcher who throws his arm out

[@antonioreyes7427]

I agree.

[@trentbateman]

Every pitcher on the top 10 hardest throwers list is essentially on the DL. Too bad it’s not the DL that Oprah brought to Americas attention 20 years ago

[@DKYSportslive]

100 percent. I thought he was trying to throw his arm out.

[@rix5043]

GEAUX TIGERS!!! GEAUX Pirates!!!

[@natespooner2714]

She’s nervous for “their major league debut”. He’s got a promising baseball career, but relationship wise… good luck.

[@ErrenG-f9w]

Geaux Livvy's Boyfriend !!!

[@ヘルミッショネルズ]

I don't understand Japanese, so I'm just guessing, but is that pretty woman the rookie pitcher's younger sister?

[@JohnM-sw4sc]

Sounds like you do understand Japanese

[@LostUndertheSky]

Kimochi kimochi, arigato gozaimusu.

[@JohnM-sw4sc]

@@LostUndertheSky oh yea , that’s a domo origato

[@LostUndertheSky]

@@JohnM-sw4sc hai, sumimasen senpai

[@Mark-xl1ze]

Are we supposed to know who this person is? I don't get it, ESPN.

[@Ozdadmunchkins]

The algorithm will teach you soon enough

[@Flyingboy25]

Shes one of the most famous gymnasts on the planet rn

[@Nickh4929]

​@Flyingboy25 who tf watches gymnastics😂

[@MrAitraining]

Probably the most popular gymnast in the country and rakes in millions in endorsements and NIL.

[@derekw1267]

You live in a cave?

[@jsilva3rd]

I thought she wanted Joe Burrow LOL 🤣

[@SuePettigrew]

Yup, catfishing older pro athletes already at 21. Goldigger in the making.

[@zn1744]

She still selling her used leotards?

[@robscaglione1960]

Thats one happy pirate rrrr matie

[@rodbelding9523]

Only reason he pulled her is because he's 6'6. Height is literally all that matters to women.

[@WildnBlack32]

WG is the goat

[@briangriffin69]

She must have a strong back

[@carnivoreforlifepodcast5664]

He can throw over 100 and has a girlfriend like that and I can't walk down stairs without tripping.

[@rayelee1301]

"The one and only....." are we meant to know this groupie?

[@frankcastle3971]

I don't understand why people go crazy over her she's nothing special to look at.

[@Nostalgiasitcoms]

You can tell she’s gonna hate watching games in Pittsburgh

[@BoOgEdYmAn]

Because pittsburgh stinks. And I'm talking about the city

[@justicegusting2476]

By nap…do you mean post euphoric dopamine dump from doing the horizontal nasty?

[@apollothewhitegermanshephe274]

I mean she' s bad, but there is many baddies that look EXACTLY like her, so dont be jealous of Paul Skenes lmao

[@cjmitch91]

Only thing im jealous of is his bank account 😂

[@M.Arbogast]

She’s that chick from onlyfans, right?

[@theirishman088]

Week 12 he is blowing out that arm. Guaranteed

[@Grannyknockers]

10 looks, 4 personality

[@SuePettigrew]

She ain’t that pretty. A 5 or 6 at best in the face. Dumb as a box of rocks.

[@SuePettigrew]

Looks average brahnsceven less

[@simpleagain1]

Can’t beat dem Jersey girls. Yum-yum!

[@FireForce2513]

Last time I checked, I didn't care.

[@kevinvoiselle6077]

Yea you do care! Or you are showing everyone how stupid you are by commenting?

[@tank6641]

5 at best

[@hyoyoon]

The world through the lens of a beautiful blonde: everyone is always so supportive, nice and admiring :)

[@Obama-d5b]

Playa hay ten mah tha fk r's on dis site.

[@youngchandler6063]

He has a whole wife and girlfriend

[@stephencastillo5499]

What was going on in that nap??🤔🤔

[@arthurau9231]

Simone Biles better than Oliva Livvy Dunne.

[@bho8906]

Is that a herp herp sitting on her lip . ?

[@mrp1924]

Hate to say it but certain things are like a bar of soap so take it for what it’s worth

[@nwproductions5763]

I see her standards are low...

[@DaleMenard]

Go lsu tigers

[@james8156]

Paul will be done in a year😂😂😂

[@nickrandles1102]

He may have won by the world's standards, but the true victory lies in salvation by Christ. You can't take any of it with you. But I'm excited for Skenes and I hope he has an amazing career. Don't let the pretty women phase ya.

[@eddiegainz1673]

They just woke up from a nap after doing what tho....????

[@thiccpotato]

Sign that prenup and make sure you get 1/2 of that OF money