Pirates' Paul Skenes Signs Exclusive Memorabilia Deal with Fanatics

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has signed an exclusive memorabilia partnership with Fanatics, making the company the sole distributor of all his officially licensed memorabilia. The collection includes autographed baseballs, jerseys, hats, photos, and game-used equipment, which will also be featured in Fanatics Authentic's "Under Wraps" mystery product line that offers limited-edition collectibles. Skenes has rapidly become one of baseball's most popular stars, earning accolades such as NL Rookie of the Year and being a two-time All-Star and NL Cy Young favorite. His memorabilia sales have rivaled those of legendary players, with his Topps Rookie Debut Patch selling for $1.11 million. Fanatics executive vice president Victor Shaffer highlighted the partnership as a perfect match between a rising star and exclusive collectibles that fans and collectors will treasure. Skenes joins other major athletes with exclusive deals at Fanatics, including Tom Brady, Aaron Judge, and Bryce Harper.