Paul Skenes Pulled Over to Meet Little Leaguers, Sign Autographs & Play Catch in New Video, Photos

Since the Pittsburgh Pirates had an off day on Monday, Paul Skenes used his free time to catch up with a little league team in the city.

The reigning NL Cy Young winner pulled up to the Ingomar Franklin Park Little League baseball fields and spent more than two hours hanging out with the kids, playing catch and signing autographs.

Ingomar Franklin Park Little League is located in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh.

Skenes may have been able to get some pointers from the young athletes as he prepares for a difficult task on Tuesday. The right-hander is scheduled to start for the Pirates against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh is off to a solid 34-32 start this season. Skenes owns a 2.83 ERA with 82 strikeouts in 70 innings through 13 starts in 2026.