Jacob deGrom Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 180 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/19/1988 (34)
- Experience
- 6
- College
- Stetson
Jacob deGrom Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jacob deGrom News
The Texas Rangers have signed right-hander Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million deal on Friday, according to sources. His physical is passed and the deal is done. The contract includes a conditional sixth-year option that would take the total deal to $222 million, and it includes a full no-trade clause. Despite dealing with plenty of injuries over the last several years, deGrom priced him out of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's range this offseason. The four-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young winner was still great when healthy in 2022, going 5-4 with a 3.08 ERA (2.13 FIP), a 0.75 WHIP, 102 strikeouts and just eight walks in 11 starts (64 1/3 innings). He'll now become Texas' ace for a Rangers team desperate for better starting pitching. deGrom is a risk-reward injury-prone fantasy ace.
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said that it is "highly unlikely" that the Atlanta Braves will sign free-agent starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. The Braves and Texas Rangers have been considered two of the New York Mets' top competitors, However, the asking price for the 34-year-old is reportedly high, and the Braves already have a strong starting rotation core of Max Fried, Kyle Wright, Spencer Strider, and Charlie Morton. deGrom pitched well once again in 2022, compiling a 3.08 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and 42.7% strikeout rate. However, he made just 11 starts due to injury and made 26 starts between the 2021-22 seasons. His performance when he was on the mound justifies a high asking price, but teams will have to consider his health issues.
The Texas Rangers are showing interest in the top of the free-agent pitching market and have made contact with the agents for Jacob deGrom, Carlos Rodon and Kodai Senga, according to sources. The Rangers are also expected to give left-hander Martin Perez the $19.65 million qualifying offer. Texas acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, so he could be another rotation option as the team looks to contend in 2023. Despite getting a late start to the season in 2022 due to injury, deGrom will be the most sought after starting pitchers on the open market this year, and he'd immediately become the Rangers ace if they were able to land him.
Batting Order
| 1 | Marcus Semien |
| 2 | Nathaniel Lowe |
| 3 | Adolis García |
| 4 | Josh Jung |
| 5 | Josh H. Smith |
| 6 | Jonah Heim |
| 7 | Charlie Culberson |
| 8 | Leody Taveras |
| 9 | Bubba Thompson |
Jacob deGrom Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Marcus Semien |
| 2 | Nathaniel Lowe |
| 3 | Adolis García |
| 4 | Josh Jung |
| 5 | Josh H. Smith |
| 6 | Jonah Heim |
| 7 | Charlie Culberson |
| 8 | Leody Taveras |
| 9 | Bubba Thompson |
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom is undoubtedly the best pitcher in the game when his health is not compromised. The 34-year-old has been obliterated by injuries and has not commenced a 30-start season since his CY Young performance in 2019. deGrom recently signed with Texas on a five-year $185 million contract, with a 2028 club option worth $20 million. The Florida native made 11 starts in 2022 and displayed a 3.08 ERA while whiffing 102 batters with a 126 ERA+. Despite an injury-shortened season, deGrom finished with a 2.13 FIP and a 3.3 BB%. His elevated K% settled at 42.7% (second highest in his career). Barring any health issues, the Rangers are expected to see positive things from deGrom, whether finishing top-five in Cy Young voting or striking out 200-plus batters. Assuming that his 2023 ventures aren't riddled with injuries, it wouldn't be a long shot to grab him in the late third round. Steamers projects deGrom to finish with 29 starts, a 2.69 ERA, and a 5.5 WAR. Those are some impressive numbers to bank on with a 36.14 NFBC ADP.
