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Armed and dangerous: Pirates select LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with No. 1 overall pick

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July 9, 2023July 9, 2023News Room

It’s a risk, but the Pirates went with the pitcher, drafting LSU right-hander Paul Skenes first overall on Sunday night.

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