PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was named National League Rookie of the Year on Monday night.
He won the award over San Diego outfielder Jackson Merrill and Milwaukee outfielder Jackson Chourio.
Skenes is the first pitcher in Pirates history to win the award. He is also the first rookie to win the award since outfielder Jason Bay won it in 2004.
During his rookie season, Skenes posted a record of 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA for Pittsburgh. In 133 innings, he piled up 170 strikeouts.
Skenes is also a candidate for the National League Cy Young Award. That winner will be announced on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
