Jacob deGrom declared in March 2022 that he plans on opting out of his current contract with the Mets and joining the free-agent ranks at the end of the 2022 season.
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Jacob deGrom comes from DeLand, Florida, United States. On September 18, 2022, Jacob deGrom broke the major league record set by Jim Scott of the Chicago White Sox.
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Jacob deGrom hails from DeLeon Springs, Florida. Jacob deGrom was brought up by his parents, Tony (an AT&T lineman) and Tammy.
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.
The New York Mets selected Jacob deGrom in the ninth round as a pitcher, with the 272nd overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.
Jacob deGrom was named the National League’s (NL) Rookie of the Month twice, and the NL Rookie of the Year in 2014. In 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2021 Jacob deGrom was selected as an MLB All-Star.
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