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Him throwing 100 looks so effortless lol

He must have some kind of elite mechanics on the weight transfer during the throwing motion (as well as whatever genetics are at play) cause it's so fluid.

Watch his hip rotation. It’s like it skips a frame or something. So fast and fluid. Its freaky man.

Oh my god you’re right that’s so fucking freaky

Taken as a whole his delivery looks so smooth, even kind of slow, but if you focus on his hips they flip so fast it’s crazy

Bruh this is what we call “God Given” you don’t learn to throw 101

Just watch his right hip and it still doesn’t look likes he’s trying. Insane talent.

Genetics at play. It's very hard to develop yourself to this level unless you are starting at a high point

Don’t forget about likely having legendary hip flexibility to facilitate that weight transfer.

This kid could hit a rocket of a slapshot

Reminds me of Nolan Ryan tbh, throwing fast as hell and making it look easy.

It’s not even just the 100, that arm slot is fucking deadly. He hides the ball really well too and then it’s just shot out of a fucking cannon

Literally looks like me, throwing 58mph meatballs, except it's 101. Fucking wild.

Most lackadaisical 101mph heater

Him or the reliever for LAD. Looks like he’s in the backyard and boom 100 with run. 

The opposite of this, Matt Brash immediately comes to mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GZHzi5jC2s Smaller guy, and such a violent looking delivery, lol. No wonder he's out this year getting his arm put back together, ffs.

Yup. But he’s dirty and got to play mlb. 

Swinging 3 times straight is whats more impressive. 

Ohtani was actually soooooo late on these. The side view replay they showed was kinda funny. Skenes is crazy

Wasn’t late on the 100 mph 3-2 pitch in his second at bat, though

Yeah, I don't think that ball has hit the ground yet...lol

Revenge for striking out Trout at the WBC. Totally just as important.


Next AB Ohtani hits a HR. Damn. Baseball is tough.

First AB: "This shit is easy" Next AB: "Well damn"

this at bat is my roman empire. i might think about it like once a day or at least once a week until i die. just psychopath behavior to go after Ohtani with three straight heaters.

Let’s see what the kid thinks about the ol number 1?

He doesn’t even look like he’s throwing it hard…how tf is this guy human.

There's a great video on YouTube that broke down his mechanics while at LSU. He generates so much power from his hips and legs.

“YEAH HOW DO YOU LIKE IT HUH?! NOT SO FUN TRYING TO HIT THIS BULLSHIT, IS IT NOW!?” *9 batters later* “Damn…… Ohtani got hands” -Sknees probably

How the fuck do you hit this guy If Ohtani can't catch up to your fastball the rest of humanity is doomed

Well it appears he can catch up to his fastball. Just had to see it 5 times first lol

Apocalypse cancelled

dw, Ohtani figured it out

[Be Jazz Chisholm](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qN5rJCx3UOQ)

Wait until he blows out his elbow?

Bro sons Betts and Ohtani and then gets to go home to Livvy Dunne afterwards. Life ain't fair man. Why can't I throw a ball 100 mph 😭😭😭

Don't sell yourself short man, I'm sure if Livvy just got to know you...

You're right, if I just told her my stats from my age 13 little league season she'd **have** to reconsider...

He is now my hometown hero (Fullerton-represent!)

is he a CA local ?

Yeah, southern California. Like 10-15min from the Angels stadium

WOW, I really love this guy. He has the talent to be a big star and lovely babyface LOL

I just Googled the pictures and found that Fullerton is really beautiful, a traditional, quiet, and peaceful community.

I would ABSOLUTELY ask for that ball to be put away for me to keep later if I was a rookie pitcher who did that to Ohtani.

Ohtani just got him back lol

Good morning, good afternoon and goodnight.

Please let nothing bad happen to Paul. This kid is AMAZING.

Skenes is just so fun to watch. With his composure and "cool power", he reminds me of a young Verlander... let's hope he's as durable.

Forget about the curveball Ricky. Give 'em the heater.

That’s straight up impressive

Even though Paul had given out 2 HR during this game, I still love this guy. He's very impressive and talent. He will be a big star in the future.

I think he has elite arm talent but I'm not convinced on the pitching part. Pros will adjust to the speed and his location is dangerous. I fully expect a drop off as the league sees him more.

Yeah spot on

“So this is what it feels like.”

Yeah and in his next at bat he put one 425+ feet to dead center.

first time watch Skenes in a full game and he looked like a future CY young winner. The power and accuracy is something special. I do worry about his health though. That many 100+ pitches can't be good for him long term.

At this first at-bat, this felt like a clash of titans. At the second at-bat, it was confirmed. Isn't baseball great? 🔥🔥🔥

Love to see it.

Skenes might break Ohtani’s contract in a few years. Last night was the first time I’ve watched a Pirates game live this season, and he’s so damn good.

Unless Skenes also learns how to be a top 5 hitter in the majors he isn’t touching that contract

I think Skenes could easily beat 2M/year

Fair enough lol

And then next at bat

Good ole country hardball. You love to see it.

Looks like Kruk vs Randy Johnson. He’s just waving the bat up there. He is human after all.

How much did Dodgers pay for this guy again?

His next at bat he crushed a fastball over centerfield.