Paul Skenes, 22-years-old, is the new Gen Z star of MLB. After a remarkable first round of games in the majors, Skenes has all the appeal of a “crossover star”: he pitches in a way that “sends baseball purists scrambling for superlatives” and is as much a pop culture name as one for the sport. It’s notable he has a work ethic that is uninterested in being famous—though, his mustache and jersey number have quickly become merch kids are sporting in the stands, and it doesn’t hurt he’s dating Gen Z athlete-mega-influencer Olivia Dunne. But he dedicates himself to the game seriously, treating it with the intensity of his Air Force background, and knows his fame in the sport isn’t totally solidified just yet. Still, his peers call him “the biggest freaking name in sports right now,” and it’s a big win for his team. (AP News)
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