Jacob deGrom
Elite PitcherProfessional Baseball Player / MLB Pitcher / Cy Young Winner
Born: June 19, 1988 | Position: Right-handed Pitcher
Starting Pitcher
Two-time Cy Young
Analyst Note: Jacob deGrom is widely considered one of the most dominant pitchers of his generation when healthy, known for his exceptional fastball velocity and command.
Career Highlights
1Cy Young Awards (2018, 2019)
deGrom won back-to-back Cy Young Awards with the Mets.
He posted a 1.70 ERA in 2018 and 2.43 ERA in 2019.
2Rookie of the Year (2014)
deGrom was named NL Rookie of the Year in 2014.
He went 9-6 with a 2.69 ERA in his debut season.
3All-Star Selections (4x)
deGrom has been selected to four All-Star Games.
His selections came in 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
4Strikeout Leader (2020)
deGrom led the NL in strikeouts in 2020.
He recorded 104 strikeouts in the shortened season.
5ERA Titles (2x)
deGrom won ERA titles in 2018 and 2019.
His 1.70 ERA in 2018 was the lowest in MLB.
Analyst Note: Despite injury setbacks, deGrom's peak performance ranks among the greatest pitching stretches in modern baseball history.
Pitching Arsenal
1Fastball (100+ mph)
deGrom's four-seam fastball averages 99 mph.
He regularly hits 100+ mph even in late innings.
2Slider (91 mph)
His slider is considered one of MLB's best.
The pitch has exceptional horizontal movement.
3Changeup (90 mph)
deGrom's changeup mirrors his fastball.
The velocity differential creates great deception.
Career Statistics
1Win-Loss Record: 84-57
deGrom has a .596 winning percentage.
His record reflects poor run support early in career.
2ERA: 2.53
His career ERA ranks among MLB's best.
This includes a 1.94 ERA from 2018-2021.
3Strikeouts: 1,652
deGrom averages 10.9 K/9 for his career.
He struck out 15 in one game (2021).
4WHIP: 1.00
His career WHIP demonstrates dominance.
Led MLB with 0.91 WHIP in 2021.
Analyst Note: deGrom's statistics are even more impressive considering he didn't become a full-time pitcher until college.