That 212 ERA+ tells us Skenes has been 112% better than the league average pitcher in his first two MLB seasons. That is simply remarkable. The gap between No. 1 and No. 2 on that list is the same as the gap between No. 2 and No. 12 ( Tim Lincecum 's 140 ERA+ from 2007-08). This level of dominance in Years 1 and 2 is unprecedented, historically.

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Paul Skenes lashed out after the Pirates’ fifth straight loss, urging teammates to look in the mirror as Pittsburgh continues to slide.