Pirates phenom Paul Skenes named NL starting pitcher for 2024 MLB All-Star game [Video]

2024 is the year of the rookies. 

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher and rookie phenom Paul Skenes had his interview on the “Dan Patrick Show” on Friday interrupted for a very good reason. 

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, who will coach the National League All-Star team, called in to personally congratulate Skenes on being named the starting pitcher in Tuesday’s game. 

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“I just wanted to congratulate you. I’ve chosen you to be the starter for the National League in the 2024 All-Star game. I’m really, really excited for you. It’s an unbelievable honor and one that is so well deserved,” Lovullo said on the call. 

“Thank you, sir. That’s unbelievable – that’s awesome,” a very well contained Skenes said. 

“You represent so many great things that this game craves. It’s such a great story. The way you’ve come on the scene, the way you’ve done it with such humbleness – it’s noticeable. And I’ll …