Skenes Strikes Out for Veterans: Pirates Pitcher's Fundraising Goal

0:00On March 25, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Schienes is gearing up for the new season with a strong off-field pledge. He's committing to donate $100 for every strikeout he records to the Gary Sennese Foundation, which supports veterans, first responders, and their families. He's bumped up his fundraising goal to $150,000 for this year. Plus, the fan who makes the biggest donation before the Pirates home opener against the Baltimore Orioles on April 3rd gets a special meet and greet with Schienes at batting practice along with tickets to a home or away game. Schienes has deep ties to military service from his time at the Air Force Academy, though he chose baseball after starring at LSU and getting drafted. First overall by the Pirates in 2023. He also pitched for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, striking out a record 7 and 4 scoreless innings against Mexico. Last season, he shattered the Pirates franchise record with 216 strikeouts since 1920, earning him the National League side, Young Award.

1:04That performance alone generated $21,600 for the foundation, surpassing his initial target. With his strikeout prowess and passion for giving back, Schienes looks set to make an even bigger impact this year while chasing more wins on the mound. Stay tuned with MLB News Today, AI Powered Updates. I'm Corey with The Story.