Jacob deGrom
Baseball pitcher and two-time Cy Young winner
Born
June 19th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1988, this American professional baseball pitcher gained prominence in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Mets. Drafted in 2010, this player made his MLB debut in 2014 and quickly established himself as one of the league's top pitchers. Renowned for exceptional strikeout capability and a dominant fastball, this athlete secured the National League Cy Young Award in 2018 and 2019, recognizing outstanding performance in his position. In 2020, achieved his first All-Star selection and continued to excel with the Mets before signing with the Texas Rangers in 2022. This player contributed significantly to his team's pitching staff, showcasing consistent performance and skills over his career.
Won the National League Cy Young Award in 2018
Won the National League Cy Young Award in 2019
Selected to the MLB All-Star Game in 2020
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