Paul Skenes is only 23 years old and in his third Major League season, but he's already doing things that most pitchers can only dream of. And according to former MLB player Xavier Scruggs, the young Pittsburgh Pirates ace has "already mastered" the sport.

In Tuesday's start against the Colorado Rockies, Skenes was absolutely electric. He struck out the first six batters he faced, didn't allow a hit until the seventh inning, and finished with eight shutout frames. Along the way, he became the first Pirates pitcher in the expansion era to strike out the side at least three times in a single game. It was a performance that left everyone watching in awe.

"I legitimately thought that he was throwing a perfect game yesterday," Scruggs said on MLB Network Radio. "The swing and miss stuff, the command was there, nobody was on his fastball. He can throw six other pitches, and it don't matter."

What makes Skenes so special, according to Scruggs, isn't just the raw talent—it's the complete package. Hitters are batting just .094 against his fastball, which means he could dominate with that pitch alone. But Skenes doesn't rely on just one weapon. He understands his entire arsenal and knows exactly when to use each pitch to get weak contact early in counts.

"It's just fun to watch the idea of, this guy's already mastered it. At 23 years old, he's already mastered it," Scruggs added. "Guys are hitting .094 against the fastball. He don't even need to throw anything else. But he does, because he understands his arsenal."

Perhaps the most impressive part? Skenes' confidence and poise on the mound. Most 23-year-olds are still figuring things out, still learning how to handle the pressure of the big leagues. Not Skenes. He's already established himself as the best pitcher in baseball, with two All-Star selections and a unanimous National League Cy Young Award to prove it. Through his first 64 career starts, he has a mind-boggling 1.97 ERA.

For fans and players alike, watching Skenes pitch has become must-see baseball. And if Scruggs is right, we're only just beginning to see what this young superstar can do.