Jacob deGrom's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jacob deGrom.
Jacob deGrom is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Texas Rangers in MLB. Before joining the Rangers, he was a prominent player for the New York Mets. DeGrom is known for his exceptional pitching skills and has garnered significant recognition in the sport.
September 15, 2014: Tied Major League Record
On September 15, 2014, deGrom faced the Marlins and struck out his first eight batters, tying the major league record.
June 7, 2015: Named NL Co-Player of the Week
DeGrom and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers were selected as NL Co-Players of the Week for the week ending June 7, 2015.
2015: Game 1 of the National League Division Series
During the 2015 National League Division Series, he allowed no runs and five hits over seven innings pitched and tied a Mets franchise postseason record with 13 strikeouts.
June 18, 2017: First Career Home Run
On June 18, 2017, deGrom hit his first career home run at Citi Field against Joe Ross of the Washington Nationals.
2017: Finished Season Without Disabled List
In 2017, deGrom was the only Mets starting pitcher who finished the season without spending any time on the disabled list.
2018: Won the Cy Young Award
In 2018, deGrom led the NL in earned run average and won the Cy Young Award.
2018: Cy Young Award Winner
In 2018, deGrom was announced as the National League Cy Young Award winner.
2018: Placed on Disabled List and All-Star Selection
In 2018, deGrom was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a hyperextended pitching elbow but was also named to the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
December 2019: New York Athlete of the Decade
In December 2019, the New York Post named Jacob deGrom their New York Athlete of the Decade.
2019: Won the Cy Young Award Again
In 2019, Jacob deGrom led the NL in strikeouts and won the Cy Young Award for the second year in a row.
2019: Contract Extension and Cy Young Award
In 2019, deGrom agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Mets and won his second straight Cy Young Award.
2020: Led National League in Strikeouts
During the shortened 2020 season, deGrom led the National League in strikeouts for the second consecutive season.
April 23, 2021: Record Strikeout Game
On April 23, 2021, Jacob deGrom set a record for the most strikeouts in the first four starts of a season with 50. He pitched a complete game shutout, had a career-high 15 strikeouts, and set a franchise record by lowering his career earned run average to 2.55.
September 13, 2024: Return from Tommy John Surgery
On September 13, 2024, Jacob deGrom made his first major league start in 504 days after recovering from Tommy John surgery, pitching against the Mariners.
2024: Lowest Career WHIP
As of the end of the 2024 season, deGrom has the lowest career WHIP of any starting pitcher in the live-ball era.
