Jacob deGrom's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jacob deGrom.

Jacob deGrom is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Texas Rangers in MLB. He previously played for the New York Mets. DeGrom is known for his exceptional pitching skills and has achieved significant success throughout his career in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1901: Lowest Walks Plus Hits Per Inning Pitched Ratio

In 2021, Jacob deGrom had a walks plus hits per inning pitched of 0.51 through 12 starts. Since 1901, no major league pitcher has had a walks plus hits to inning pitched ratio that low during 12 consecutive starts.

1914: Tying Jim Scott's Record

In 2022, Jacob deGrom tied a major league record set in 1914 by Jim Scott of the Chicago White Sox for 39 consecutive starts allowing three or fewer earned runs.

1973: Tom Seaver's Strikeout Record

Tom Seaver set a Mets franchise postseason record with 13 strikeouts in Game 1 of the 1973 National League Championship Series.

1984: Gooden Rookie of the Year

In 1984, Dwight Gooden received the Rookie of the Year award.

2008: Pérez Steals a Base

Óliver Pérez stole a base in 2008, before deGrom stole a base in 2017, breaking the Mets pitcher's stolen base drought.

September 15, 2014: Tied Strikeout Record

On September 15, 2014, deGrom tied the major league record by striking out his first eight batters against the Marlins.

June 7, 2015: NL Co-Player of the Week

For the week ending June 7, 2015, deGrom and Clayton Kershaw were selected as NL Co-Players of the Week.

2015: MLB All-Star Selection

In 2015, deGrom was selected as an MLB All-Star.

2017: Scherzer Cy Young Award

In 2019, deGrom started for the Mets on Opening Day against Max Scherzer, the 2018 Cy Young Award runner-up to deGrom and the 2017 Cy Young Award winner.

2018: Cy Young Award Winner

In 2018, deGrom finished with a 1.70 earned run average, leading the majors, and was named the National League Cy Young Award winner on November 14. He finished fifth in the National League Most Valuable Player voting.

2018: Placed on Disabled List and All-Star Selection

In 2018, deGrom was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a hyperextended pitching elbow, but was also named to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game while owning a league-leading 1.68 earned run average.

2018: Scherzer Runner-up for Cy Young Award

In 2019, deGrom started for the Mets on Opening Day against Max Scherzer, the 2018 Cy Young Award runner-up to deGrom.

December 2019: New York Athlete of the Decade

In December 2019, the New York Post named deGrom their New York Athlete of the Decade.

2019: Contract Extension and Second Cy Young Award

In 2019, deGrom and the Mets agreed to a five-year, $137.5 million contract extension. He was named to the NL roster in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game and won his second straight Cy Young Award.

2019: Second Cy Young Award

In 2019, deGrom won the Cy Young Award for the second year in a row and led the NL in strikeouts.

2020: Led National League in Strikeouts

In 2020, deGrom led the National League in strikeouts.

April 23, 2021: Record Strikeout Game and Pitcher of the Month

On April 23, 2021, Jacob deGrom set a record for the most strikeouts in the first four starts of a season with 50 in a game against the Washington Nationals. He also pitched a complete game shutout with 15 strikeouts, had 2 hits, and no walks. Additionally, he went 2–4 at the plate with 2 runs and a run batted in. Jacob deGrom lowered his career earned run average to 2.55, setting a franchise record and was named April's National League Pitcher of the Month.

2021: 2021 Season Stats and Silver Slugger Nomination

In 2021, Jacob deGrom posted a 7–2 record in 15 starts with a 1.08 earned run average, 146 strikeouts, and 11 walks in 92 innings. He was also a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award, but it was won by Max Fried.

2021: MLB All-Star Selection

In 2021, deGrom was selected as an MLB All-Star.

2022: 2022 Season Debut and Wild Card Series Game 2

Jacob deGrom made his 2022 season debut for the Mets on August 2 against the Washington Nationals, allowing one run and striking out six in five innings. During the season, he tied a major league record set by Jim Scott in 1914 for consecutive starts allowing three or fewer earned runs, and subsequently broke the record. DeGrom finished the season with a 3.08 earned run average over 11 starts, with 102 strikeouts, and in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres, he allowed two runs in six innings with eight strikeouts.

2023: Rangers Win World Series

With Jacob deGrom sidelined for the remainder of the 2023 season due to injury, the Rangers went on to win the 2023 World Series.

September 13, 2024: First Major League Start After Tommy John Surgery

On September 13, 2024, Jacob deGrom made his first major league start in 504 days after recovering from Tommy John surgery. He pitched 3+2⁄3 innings against the Mariners, striking out four, giving up four hits, and allowing zero runs on 61 pitches.