There is only one pitcher that I have literally watched every pitch this year and that is Paul Skenes. He is the most exciting pitcher in baseball right now and the fans want to see him there. I bet if you had a fan poll, he would be starting the game.

MLB would be foolish not to include him. He's good enough, and they really need to push young talent and get the public interested if they want to increase the sport's popularity. Also, and some people seem to forget this when talking about him - he's only played in 8 games. I guess because of the attention he gets people treat him differently. He's just getting started and he's going to get even better.

Skenes is absolutely an all-star. A great in the making

The only argument against it is he’s only played half the games of other starters. Which is the Pirates own damn fault for not calling him up earlier.

I’m kinda salty you didn’t get to show Christopher Sanchez’s outing on Friday night. His first career Complete Game Shutout in the MLB. Congratulations Christopher Sanchez 🎉 Also if you could ever do a segment of the nastiest HS Pitchers. There’s some absolute STUDS out there. Thanks for all your work, Ninja 🥷🏼

We love you, keep trucking on!

MLB needs to promote him. He has peoples attention they want to see him

Skenes should be an all star and start and at least be the first one out of the pen, if he isnt, I wouldnt wanna be the team facing him first game back after the break and see him when he's angry.

He def deserves it but idk if it will happen unfortunately

If a pitcher doesn’t have his “best stuff” and still does extremely well in a game, I think it’s safe to say he’s something special.

DAMN RIGHT HE IS!!!

You know I'm going to say 100% he is. Honestly his ability to battle when he gets into trouble or doesn't have his A1 game is very impressive. I thought he really was struggling to locate some of his off speed but he worked around it. Shoutout to Max though his curve ball was diving and making pirates look awful in a few big moments. Like someone else said there is only one pitcher I've cleared my schedule multiple times to see pitch and that's Skenes. When he does get going it's really something else.

Four starts ago when the Skenes all-star question was starting to be discussed, I was a pretty strong no. But at this point I think it's undeniable that he has to be in. The better (only?) question now is does he start? It's definitely what fans want.

Came for the pitching, stayed for the Ninja

All star. Because if I had to choose who I want pitching, it’s gonna be skenes. He reminds me of Nolan Ryan.

Ninja! Should've let me know! I would've joined you for this show! I could've contributed my footage of Domingo Germán playing last night here against The Rochester Red Wings! Haha Paul Skenes is for sure an All-star! That kid's dominating! He really gathered himself after that Kelenic Home Run yesterday, just to show he's not easily rattled. Tom Glavine was talking about him trying too hard with the off speed pitches as well. Then he went back to just doing what works. He's for sure an All-star!

Skenes should not only be an all star, he should start.

I'll go a step further, MVP

You can definitely make a case for skenes to be all star ! He's RTOY frontrunner! For sure a cy young contender

Thanks a lot pitching ninja.

He is the definition of an all star

Cillian Murphy cameo 😭😭😭😂😂😂

Absolutely!

I think he's an All-Star. I can't believe MLB didn't prioritize Skenes vs. Fried nationally this weekend. It wasn't his or Fried's best game, but they showed their stuff.

#YES4SKENES 🗳️ Miller messing with people 🤯 gotta love that 🔥 Olsen was a late addition to the fantasy 😎 very nice. Chapman’s stare down alone could make the highlights but the 103 ⛽️ helps 😂. That Doval v Othani at bat was entertaining 🔥🔥👋🏼

You're darn right he should be

MLB should add 2 to 3 more all star spots solely for top rookies. They need to grow their game with young stars. Put them all display in the all star game

The better question is who’s better..Lugo Crochet Skubal or Shota?? Or Wheeler? I’ll take Skenes all day everyday and he should be an All Star but not to start.

In his last two starts Skenes has given up a solo HR to the first batter he faces and then nothing after that! Im sure it means nothing but it is a little interesting.

I lean no on Aroldis Chapman as a Hall of Famer, but it's an interesting discussion given his all-time great fastball and K/9.

Idc if it's only been 52.1 innings pitched when you already have 70 strike outs, 1.03 whip, and era of 2.06 in 9 starts be 4-0 yes you deserve to be an all star

I'm already subscribed, so I'll just tell you that we still love you in the comments instead

Paul is just nasty. I would have kept him down just to get some innings but he has proven he deserves to be in the show.

Sirens is definitely an All-Star!

Two words: yes

Throws a Gem every game. Is this really a question. Our betting nickname for him is Skinburn.

1 is the loneliest number….🎶🎵

Im not even a big fan of Skenes (he's almost too good), but he's 100% an all star

Not only should Skenes be and All-Star, he should be starting the game.

Sure looks like one to me

Pitching ninja,can we get Rouki Sasaki breakdown ! 👀

MLB wants to expand the game right? Why wouldn't Skenes be in the ASG?

I think he does.

All star all day

paul wouldve easily been an all star if he started the year with the big league roster... he's an all star

For me yes hes an All Star, as far as the starts are concerned its no concern to me. I get anything can happen in like 4 starts, but I doubt id see anything from him in those starts that would change my mind negatively. The discipline is just as impressive as the metrics, even the little stuff like battery and umpire communication ive liked some of the things ive seen so far. When you can battle it out with the likes of the Dodgers, Braves, Rays, and look like a pro thats all I need to know at this point of the season. If were taking the name, ages, and team biases away from players i dont see too many pitchers you could even include before him this year.

Ragans would’ve went 5 or 6 with only giving up 3 runs but there was a rare foul ball home run that hit the base of the netting about 5 feet outside of the foul pole and was still called a home run after replay. Absolutely terrible. Replay showed it outside of the pole, not making any contact with the pole and still home run. Why have replay if it doesn’t matter and the umpires want to show that they “are always right”

It's a guaranteed ratings spike ... of course he should be there

I understand he hasn't been in the league the whole year, but if the voters keep out the most dominant pitcher in the game there will be outrage, maybe they leave him off just to generate a buzz

It would be foolish for him not to be a All star!!

no, there are more pitchers who deserve it more , there are teams who have not even seen him give them a bat against him we will see what he is like next year they will figure him out

IM WITH U NINJA ALWAYS

first, and i dont think he will

Skenes got super lucky he ran into the dookie Braves. Early on should have been easily 3-4 runs.

he is 100% an allstar if he isnt then something is wrong with all of baseball

Absolutely should be the starter

Skenes couldn't hit his spots what so ever during that game... And STILL dominated. That's an all-star

You asked. So, with patience for puerile insecurity, I will speak for almost a few of us, YES, we have a modicum of affection and respect for you…..most of the time. Hurry back, A-LO AND/or Will.

He hasn’t pitched enough to earn an all star spot

He looks like an All-Star to me.

He should be but I don’t think he will

This is such a silly question. The dude has been the best pitcher since coming up. Yes he is an All-Star.

To answer your question...YES

Bro he still has acne

Hasn’t proved crap yet. Rookie will see after a year or so

And too leave you on Skenes review day some people have no morals man 😢 we got you Ninja 🥷🏼🖤😂

maybe he should maybe he shouldn’t, but trevor bauer should!