NEW ERA CAP DONATING $250 TO VETERANS FOR EVERY PAUL SKENES STRIKEOUT THIS SEASON
Reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes signs on as New Era Cap ambassador, launching new veterans-focused charitable partnership
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New Era Cap, LLC, the international sports and lifestyle brand and exclusive on-field headwear provider for Major League Baseball (MLB), has signed Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes as an ambassador for the 2025 MLB season. Through their new ambassador partnership, New Era and Skenes will launch a charitable initiative to support America's veterans. For every strikeout the Pirates phenom throws this season, New Era Cap will donate $250 to a veterans-focused charity of his choosing.
ESPN is currently projecting Skenes to throw 195 strikeouts during the 2025 regular season — which would lead to New Era Cap donating $48,750 to veterans organizations. In addition to the end-of-season charitable contribution, New Era will provide Skenes' four military guests at every home game with New Era Pirates caps.
"New Era Cap is joining Paul Skenes in standing up for veterans, donating $250 for every batter he sits down in 2025," said Tim Shanahan, Sr. Director, Licensed Products at New Era Cap. "Every strikeout delivers an impact — and with our new partnership, it will be even more meaningful this season. With 170 strikeouts in the 2024 season, and 53 already this year, we'll be rooting for Paul to continue his momentum on the mound and in service to our nation's veterans."
"I'm honored to join New Era Cap's legacy as an MLB ambassador – and I'm especially excited our partnership will make a difference for veterans," said Paul Skenes. "New Era shares my commitment to honoring veterans and serving military families. This work is very close to my heart, so I'll do my best to keep the strikeouts coming."
Paul Skenes has quickly established himself as one of the league's most electrifying young talents. In his rookie season last year, Skenes set an MLB record with more than seven strikeouts in nine of his first ten career outings, while breaking a nearly 100-year-old Pirates franchise record for strikeouts by a rookie. Skenes' dominant performance earned him National League Rookie of the Year honors, finished third in voting for the 2024 National League Cy Young Award, and recently has been selected to pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
ABOUT NEW ERA CAP: Since 1920, New Era has been hand-crafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with an expansive portfolio of global licenses, the addition of apparel and accessories lines, and 1,000+ worldwide retail store network, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influencer of street and lifestyle culture around the world. The Company is headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., and its products are sold in more than 125 countries. For more information on New Era's global offices and partnerships, visit www.neweracap.com and social channels @neweracap.
PRESS CONTACT:John MackowiakThe Martin Group for New Era Cap, LLC.518-618-1175 | jmackowiak@martingroupmarketing.com
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