Paul Skenes on the Dan Patrick Show Full Interview | 7/12/24

[@korchok32]

This is exactly who he is in this interview.. completely humble and likeable. Pittsburgh media and fans love this kid for a good reason

[@flicks28]

I’m a Pirates season ticket holder and he’s great!! Quite accessible to fans, at least at the moment. Last year the day he signed his contract, sth got in early before the game and he was practicing. Signed for all the fans that were there. A lot of other good things to say about him.

[@skaz777]

Yet you call him a “kid”. - real nice buddy.

[@B1971F]

​@@skaz777 if you're offended by "kid"... you need a hug kid.

[@skaz777]

@@B1971F Text is tone deaf, i should know better. Apologies.

[@voicewpb]

This is an “Emmy award winning” interview. All the superlatives to all involved. 🎉

[@simplycy919]

Came here from the podcast to actually watch it and say the same

[@jrc12584]

Let’s go! Suck it MLB Tonight!

[@BradlyNewton]

This was one of the best interviews I've seen in a long time!

[@jewmander4000]

Wow.. to be a pirates fan right now must be awesome. This kid is a stud

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

It’s frustrating. Trust me. We have a great starting rotation and Reynolds, Cruz, rowdy suddenly….but we can’t consistently score. It’s a shame. A GM who is inept and sitting on his hands.

[@G.0.]

Yeah, we could use a couple more solid bats, but it has been pretty great watching not only Skenes but also Mitch Keller and the other lesser known high velo rookie Jared Jones. The Bucs have a ton of potential, but the front office does need to get off their asses and do something.

[@jewmander4000]

@@DavidKfilmmaker Rome wasn't built in a day! I'm confident they'll make a few moves to shore up the batting order.. to be frank, you don't need to score much when you have 3 guys that put up a lot of zeros in your rotation. Hoping it all works out but so much to like about the future for y'all.

[@jewmander4000]

@@G.0. Three starters that go out and toss Zeros.. great stuff. I think a trade for taylor ward would do wonders, hes a great dude and reliable bat. Not sure if my Angels are smart enough to make a decent trade happen though.. 2+ years of control for ward at a cost effective rate as well.

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@DavidKfilmmaker GM? It’s that hi77bi77y con man Nutting! Where you been? Freeze dried or locked up?

[@redrebels24]

That was VERY COOL!! The TODDfather of calls delivers!! 📞 OUTSTANDING

[@zufallig4377]

He's 22 yet he looks like someone in their 40's trying to sell me a 1995 Taurus.

[@mikobizzle5880]

he looks sick hes got the bobs burgers

[@Melly_Mac]

That's a $400M arm. I hope he has a long ass decorated HOF career. He's fun to watch.

[@jamescharles8663]

Fantastic interview! Paul is a an all time great at LSU baseball. National Champs!

[@OsamaZynLaden23]

I AINT EVA GONNA STOP WATCHING SKENES!!!!

[@pskank]

WM and PS FTW!

[@wcharles7754]

lol

[@WalterDiamond]

The Pittsburgh Pirate!

[@kickdeboll]

SKENES

[@purpleraikou]

what a cool moment! rooting for you Paul

[@halkahn5035]

Best interview ever, Dan. Great young , Man.

[@dakotaflowers0]

To recieve that call, on a live interview, with DP at that. What a moment! I may be a red sox fan, but I couldn't be happier for this young man. What a career already.

[@Rdeezz]

This is why you have a an unwavering Army behind you DP!! Classy, Classy, Classy!!

[@mr.treinen]

What an awesome interview!

[@tconroy116]

Wow, such a great move for Baseball! Good Luck kid!!! Been so much fun watching you pitch.

[@peterman7000]

Guy is 22 but has a 40 year demeanor 😂

[@benjaminperez7328]

It’s called maturity. Or “having his shit together.”

[@skaz777]

i agree.

[@pskank]

We 100% lucked into getting PS, but damn are we excited, hopeful and ecstatic. Can't wait to watch him start the ASG.

[@Dommy_B]

Paul vs Gunnar/Soto/Judge is going to be fucking awesome

[@benjaminperez7328]

K K K

[@mw3891]

It is exciting to see a player that will only make baseball better and he is mature enough to know that his manager made the decision and he respects that. He is not stirring the pot he is a leader he is the future leader of a franchise and whoever he decides to pitch for long term will be lucky. You dont need it but goodluck Skenes!!

[@Tom_Plays_Games]

Congrats, Paul! Well deserved after an incredible start to your career!

[@Blackdog222]

I will always remember Paul Skenes carrying an injured teammate on his back out to the dogpile after LSU won the national championship.

[@benjaminperez7328]

Dude was a cadet at the AFA. They don’t take me-first types.

[@cathyleblanc4347]

That was the one of the best moments in LSU baseball..💜💛⚜️

[@jaytruelove3226]

As a Razorbacks fan I could not stand Skenes when he was at LSU, and as a Cardinals fan I could not stand him when he was drafted by the Pirates. But after watching him play, for some reason, I couldn't help but like him. But after this interview I will be a fan of his for every one of his starts except when he is facing the St Louis Cardinals.

[@cathyleblanc4347]

I can honestly understand that as a LSU fan.. He was so dominant.And we treated him like he was already in the Big Leagues.. He is just different..Humble and a beast..

[@yen4407]

this kid is chill asf mature and an amazing phenomenal player love him honestly

[@damionreid7765]

DP has just won 🏆 the Sports Emmy !!! Best Interview of the year!!

[@Biz613]

He has that swagger. I throw 102 with a 95 mph splinter and you ain’t gonna touch it.

[@skaz777]

Zounds - that’s great! Other major leaguers are chiming in here. At least tell us who you pitch for, “mystery guy”.

[@Biz613]

@@skaz777 huh? I’m talking about Paul dummy. Not myself 🤣

[@matthewc.x.langford3521]

Love that he stayed on zoom 😂

[@jordanarehart217]

Great interview, guys!

[@franc587]

IM a Yankees fan 100%. I been watching him pitch at Airforce, LSU and now Pirates...You go get em sir!!!

[@spordlaw]

Hopefully he’ll be in pinstripes in a couple years. Seems to be Pittsburgh’s MO.

[@GorbombZombay]

Nahh yinz keep Cole wel keep Skenes 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@GorbombZombay Nutting won’t pay…….. Skenes will be a Yankee or Dodger in 3 years…….

[@Creelick67]

Haha...Someone beat me to it. He will be a Yankee or a Dodger in a few years.

[@brandoncharles2060]

Awesome interview

[@mikereynolds2313]

This has to be a top 5 interview in dan's illustrious hof career. Fantastic job dan and fritzy

[@gsjackson34]

Some LSU fan said that in 2023 Skenes had the best year any human ever had. Acquire spectacular girlfriend -- check. Win national championship -- check. Become first pick in the draft -- check. Looks like 2024 isn't bucking the trend.

[@vanillatwice]

The right questions. The right answers. This was brilliant.

[@discostu-e1k]

Great interview, as always

[@adamjones6228]

Wow! That's awesome t shirt coming!

[@Macrmack]

Paul Skenes is the most 40 year old 22 year old ever. Love this guy. Great pitcher. . . Great person.

[@lewisinnorthcarolina2204]

Great Book Todd

[@justicegusting2476]

I’d have a silly smirk on my face if I was bangin’ OD, too.

[@mikeshutlock3285]

Really hard not to root for this kid. I look forward to hopefully seeing him stay healthy and pitch for years to come

[@doncardinal912]

Brother having a Brady-esque time in life. Comes off like he's almost oblivious that he's killing it in life at this level, what a dawg. LSU baby.

[@jays4946]

Great interview!

[@jambaur9]

leave it to Dan asking Paul about greatness making Skenes uncomfortable,and challenging his humility . Special kid

[@johaw105]

Humble young man, nice breath of fresh air and gained a fan here. Nice compared to the other athletes trying to make us feel sorry for them with those disrespectful 30 million dollar offers they have been receiving.

[@sgtmurray2052]

Which athletes are those?? Just curious.

[@johaw105]

@sgtmurray2052 Paul George said he was disrespected by that amount and Ayuik said that about 26 mill a season

[@BDizDaBest]

@@sgtmurray2052 Basically, he's talking about Black athletes who have the audacity to ask billionaire team owners for fair market value.

[@sgtmurray2052]

@@johaw105 just as I thought. Those dang greedy Blacks!! Blacks will be forever the most favored and blessed! Don’t get too comfortable this whole country is about to give a lot more to Blacks!!

[@sgtmurray2052]

@@BDizDaBest of course he was… Black people can smell bull a mile away….

[@trevormiles4952]

Great interview

[@rebth1st]

Good interview and a surprise ending. I'm curious as to why DP had not said anything about another rookie pitcher who has been the star for his team and who was selected to the all-star game before Skenes. Shota Imanago of the Chicago Cubs has been their ace all year, exceeding all expectations, yet DP has not mentioned him once.

[@TheFilmSpace1]

Unbelievable honor !!

[@xx1CRU]

If Nutting is ever going to step into modern baseball financially, this is the kid to do it for. Obviously barring any injury issues, I hate even brining that up, but it is so relevant with ppwer arms now a days. But Paul has insane potential, I mean the dude is one of(if not THE) best pitchers in baseball, and he is only 10-11 starts into his career. I couldn't be happier to have him here in Pittsburgh. And don't worry, I know Nutting won't spend the money unless he was buying another ski resort or something. Nutting legitimately trying to win? 😂😂😂 Unfortunately at the detriment of the entire Pirates fanbase.

[@andrewkeegan3008]

You could drop Spencer Strider in here and it would be the same interview. Given how hard these two throw, it will be interesting to see if Skenes can keep off the injury list.

[@BDizDaBest]

Challenge: Braves fans try not to make every single thing about the Braves. Difficulty level: Impossible.

[@Blubbluh]

Yeah strider without the +3.50 ERA

[@Ohiostate9]

Class Act Good Luck Paul

[@kenearnest3921]

As a Pennsylvania native and Pittsburgh sports fan who has lived through all the years of drafting great players only to see them traded I will be PISSED if we don't try and build around this guy.

[@jpowell230]

Hell yeah!!!

[@BradWatson-sc3hw]

Paul Skenes is a LSU legend

[@wdlambert3]

This was great

[@sendtodevnull1269]

Might as well call him Bob Ross the way he paints corners.

[@cathyleblanc4347]

Reminds me of my Favorite Maddoxs

[@MateMagyar88]

4:28 Haha classic Danny question. “When did you know you were great?” 😂

[@rcdubya]

And not one question about Livvy Dunne.

[@michaelzinn1169]

Glad he's a Pirate!

[@dustinbrooks8610]

Yes, I love to hear him saying he's gonna throw a no no if he gets a chance

[@imrbrt]

Skenes fan even after he goes to the Dodgers or Yankees in a few years 😢

[@seanbiller1241]

This was so funny and spontaneous

[@TimPerdue-n8w]

The great ones don't leave

[@TheFilmSpace1]

Paul looks like my accountant 😂😂 but he’s a beast

[@allinink8077]

I think with a couple tweaks, we have a new Andrew Luck.

[@ScottKnapp-rg9yu]

@allinink8077 Quite possibly he could be...hopefully he plays longer than Andrew did...

[@Jesse.George]

Skenes is the man

[@aaronmelton1374]

Now I will actually watch the All Star game....Buccos should sign him long term NOW!.....They freaking won't tho so gotta enjoy him while we got him

[@VesaJay]

5:24 Stop that Dan!! Let the damn kid be humble he just started my goodness.

[@d2kilkenny]

Very Fun!

[@BradWatson-sc3hw]

Paul Skenes knew LSU is the best college

[@wcharles7754]

Hell yeah

[@danieljohns1859]

Paul is good for Baseball 😊

[@skaz777]

So why isn’t Mitch Keller an All Star?

[@danieljohns1859]

😂Great job TODD

[@StressfullySnipes]

this was the anti "I'm here to talk about qualcomm" interview.... guy wants to stick around longer than expected. 😂

[@horaceball5418]

He will make a great Yankkee when we buy him in five years!

[@RobynHode8]

Given that you almost completely ignore baseball every season, it’s rather inappropriate that you even mention the All-Star game or Paul Slenes.

[@TheFilmSpace1]

👌🏽👌🏽

[@VesaJay]

12:12 someone that represents this game that I love great to see. Not like the cheating az Astros

[@gingergeezer3685]

This Cubs fan is jealous as hell, but slightly happy fr the Bucs. Enjoy him while you have him. The Dodgers or Yanks will try to get him.

[@kickdeboll]

SKENES

[@petercondos1018]

Shave that mustache your going to look great in New York Yankees Pinstripes #30 Awesome !

[@treypeters1087]

Starters

[@skitown11]

Staged, we already knew he was gonna start. I love Dan's show but don't hurt yourself patting yourself on the back.

[@shadowlazers]

I think the All-Star announcement was contrived.... It didn't seem organic I think Dan Patrick knew

[@dmenace9483]

Can't wait when he becomes a Dodger!

[@shadowlazers]

Proud that baseball buys championships..how many have dodgers won since 2000?

[@dmenace9483]

@@shadowlazers Baseball is a business. Players go where the money is, not for championships. Pirates can't afford him. It's that simple.

[@hockeynut9909]

Frontrunner.

[@timscheffer3674]

What a cool kid, very humble.

[@tylersmith9860]

Dude has the personality and charisma of a wet blanket

[@benjaminperez7328]

He doesn’t need either. He has TALENT.

[@hardwork6942]

Outlier

[@treypeters1087]

7 innings is not a no hitter

[@benjaminperez7328]

No shit.

[@brikskwadmafia6526]

talk about a boring dude

[@dival9035]

god forbid a guy focus on playing ball without all the extra shit lmfao grow up dawg

[@stevej.1428]

And grounded too. Thank god.

[@joeterzio7175]

I love my athletes boring. They make great teammates.

[@pgoody]

Livvy Dunne’s inner thigh sweat is flaring up our boys acne

[@BDizDaBest]

Uhh...that was an extremely creepy, low-class, trashy thing to say. You literally went out of your way to talk about a young woman's - and a complete stranger's - "inner thigh sweat." Your parents sure raised you right!

[@BlkFreakozoid]

Creep

[@musicmakemehigh7170]

This is for sure an Sports Emmy in 2025