Pirate name Paul Slenes opening day Starter

The Pittsburgh Pirates appointed Pitcher Paul Slenes as the starter of the team on the opening day, the Pirates announced on Saturday.

In a video published on social media, Pirates Manager Derek Shelton Slenes tells that he will close against Miami Marlins on March 27.

“Wow,” said Skenes in the video. “[I] appreciate it. “

Slenes, number 1 in the overall design in 2023, broke into Major-League last season NL Rookie of the Year Award.

Slenes' sudden climb to the superstar has attracted the attention of baseball fans in Pittsburgh and beyond.

In January an 11-year-old collector from California a unique Paul Slenes baseball card That the pirates had been looking for season tickets behind the hometown for 30 years.

In recent times, Slenes has been appointed cover athlete for them MLB the show 25 video game In addition to Gunnar Henderson and Elly de la Cruz.

The pirates will visit Miami Marlins on March 27. The first pitch is planned for 4:10 p.m.