Even at 22, and often the youngest guy on the field, Paul Skenes looks like a man among boys. He’s enormous — he’s a strong 6-foot-6 — and he often overwhelms the batters, and the moment.

Skenes made clear he was greatly appreciative of that type of message from his soon-to-be teammate. MLB Pipeline heralds Chandler as the No. 15 prospect in all of baseball, and the 22-year-old clearly isn't lacking any confidence as he continues to work his way up to the highest level.

The Pittsburgh Pirates announce that Paul Skenes will be their Opening Day starter on March 27. Manager Derek Shelton conveyed the news to the young p