Pittsburgh Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Has Siblings, Including Six-Foot-Tall Irvine Valley College Volleyball Player Kristen Skenes
Paul Is on the Way to Earn a National Award!
September 29, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on September 25, 2026
MLB pitcher Paul Skenes, who is setting records in the 2026 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has siblings who appear to lead a relatively private life.
Paul Skenes has just finished a historic 2026 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his final start, he threw six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, lowering his ERA to 1.97.
That makes him the first qualified starting pitcher to finish a season under 2.00 ERA since Justin Verlander in 2026.
He also set a Pirates franchise record for the lowest ERA in the Live Ball era and broke the team’s single-season strikeout record for a right-handed pitcher with 216 strikeouts.
With numbers like these, Skenes is widely considered the favorite for the National League Cy Young Award.
Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Paul Skenes Has Two Sisters, One of Whom Is a Graduate of Cal Poly Pomona!
Born on May 29, 2002, in Fullerton, California, to his parents Craig and Karen, Paul was raised alongside his two sisters, elder sister Lauren and younger sister Kristen.
Paul’s elder sister, Lauren (also known as Laurie), graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering.
Before that, she attended Irvine Valley College from August 2014 to June 2018, earning an associate degree in social and behavioral studies as well as liberal studies.
Lauren began her career as a manufacturing engineering intern at Olea Kiosks in June 2026 and was promoted to the position of manufacturing engineer in January 2026.
On the other hand, Paul’s younger sister, Kristen Skenes, is an aspiring volleyball player who currently attends Irvine Valley College.
Paul Skenes sister? Has gotta be about 6’11!?
— Jed 🇬🇧 (@TigersJUK)
She finished her high school education at El Toro High in Lake Forest. Standing at an impressive 6 feet, she develops her volleyball skills.
While she is active on Instagram with the username @kristen.skenes, her account is private.
In Case You Don’t Know
- Paul’s father, Craig, was a biochemistry major who worked in the eye medication industry and topped out in JV baseball.
- His mother, Karen, teaches AP chemistry and was a member of the marching band.
- Following his uncle’s military journey, Paul attended the United States Air Force Academy for a time, which influenced his discipline and work ethic.
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Nishan Dahal writes sports with a human touch, covering breaking news, athlete lives, and the stories that stats can't tell. Nishan believes every athlete has a story worth telling. With the goal of bringing those stories to life with honesty, heart, and a touch of curiosity, he shares his insights through PlayerBio.
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