‘He Ain’t Even Close to Prime or Peak,’ A.J. Burnett Thinks Paul Skenes Capable of Even More
A. J. Burnett knows a thing or two about pitching.
Burnett pitched 17 seasons in the big leagues, three of which […] The post ‘He Ain’t Even Close to Prime or Peak,’ A. J. Burnett Thinks Paul Skenes Capable of Even More appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
Photo provided by Eddie Provident A. J. Burnett knows a thing or two about pitching.
Burnett pitched 17 seasons in the big leagues, three of which came with the Pittsburgh Pirates . The Pirates acquired Burnett from the New York Yankees prior to the 2012 season and he quickly became a fan favorite. In his first season in Pittsburgh, the right-hander went 16-10 with a 3.
51 ERA in 31 starts. The following season, Burnett helped guide the Pirates to the postseason for the first time in two decades after going 10-11 with a 3. 30 ERA in 30 starts.