Tarik Skubal is a professional baseball pitcher who plays for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on November 20, 1996, in Los Angeles, California. Skubal attended Seattle University and was drafted by the Tigers in the ninth round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut in 2020 and quickly gained attention for his strong pitching skills. Skubal is known for his fastball and slider, which he uses effectively to strike out batters. He has shown promise as a young pitcher, contributing to the Tigers' rebuilding efforts. His performance has made him a key player to watch in the coming seasons.