Jacob deGrom
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2026)
Jacob deGrom is a pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2014 for the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers, a span of 13 seasons. Across 279 career appearances, he has gone 107-76 with a 2.73 ERA and 2,052 strikeouts. He has also batted .204 with 3 home runs. Jacob deGrom is a 5-time All-Star, a 2-time Cy Young, and a Rookie of the Year. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 58656.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-05-15
- Awards
- 5× All-Star · 2× Cy Young · Rookie of the Year
- Jersey
- #48
Full name: Jacob Anthony deGrom
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 9 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140.1 | 117 | 42 | 43 | 144 | 2.69 | 3.74 (+28%) | 3868.0 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 14 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191.0 | 149 | 54 | 38 | 205 | 2.54 | 3.96 (+36%) | 6239.1 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 7 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 148.0 | 142 | 50 | 36 | 143 | 3.04 | 4.19 (+27%) | 3308.1 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 15 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 201.1 | 180 | 79 | 59 | 239 | 3.53 | 4.36 (+19%) | 4495.6 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 10 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 217.0 | 152 | 41 | 46 | 269 | 1.70 | 4.15 (+59%) | 12260.1 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 11 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204.0 | 154 | 55 | 44 | 255 | 2.43 | 4.51 (+46%) | 9725.7 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.0 | 47 | 18 | 18 | 104 | 2.38 | 4.45 (+47%) | 3772.2 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 7 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 92.0 | 40 | 11 | 11 | 146 | 1.08 | 4.27 (+75%) | 7101.6 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.1 | 40 | 22 | 8 | 102 | 3.08 | 3.97 (+22%) | 2990.6 |
| 2023 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.1 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 45 | 2.67 | 4.33 (+38%) | 2129.7 |
| 2024 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1.69 | 4.08 (+59%) | 469.1 |
| 2025 | TEX | AL | 12 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172.2 | 122 | 57 | 37 | 185 | 2.97 | 4.16 (+29%) | 2296.3 |
| 2026 | TEX | AL | 11 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 162.2 | 139 | 76 | 46 | 201 | 4.20 | 4.18 (-1%) | - |
| Career · 13 seasons | 107 | 76 | 279 | 279 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1,702.1 | 1,312 | 516 | 391 | 2,052 | 2.73 | — | 58,656 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 383 | 27 | 78 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 116 | .204 | .237 | .251 | .488 | -1,514 |
Career AVG .204 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career OBP .237 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career SLG .251 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.
Career OPS .488 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 23 | 46 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 31 | 59 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | .186 | .254 (-27%) | .316 (-29%) | .404 (-50%) | .721 (-41%) | -370.3 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 27 | 42 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 37 | 71 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 22 | .211 | .254 (-17%) | .324 (-28%) | .425 (-37%) | .750 (-33%) | -385.7 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 32 | 67 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 25 | .164 | .247 (-34%) | .318 (-34%) | .409 (-56%) | .727 (-46%) | -488.1 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 33 | 65 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | .200 | .252 (-21%) | .322 (-24%) | .434 (-26%) | .757 (-25%) | -269.8 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 15 | 33 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | TEX | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | TEX | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | TEX | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 260 | 383 | 27 | 78 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 116 | .204 | — | — | — | — | -1,514 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLWC1 | NYN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLCS | NYN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | NYN | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| 2015 | WS | NYN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 31.0 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 2.90 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (508 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 193 | 17 | 40 | 2 | 17 | .207 |
| Away | 124 | 190 | 10 | 38 | 1 | 12 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 814.0 | 560 | 197 | 185 | 1033 | 2.18 |
| Away | 118 | 725.2 | 613 | 243 | 160 | 818 | 3.01 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | TEX | MIN | — | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | TEX | HOU | L | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025-09-12 | TEX | NYN | W | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025-09-06 | TEX | HOU | L | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2025-08-31 | TEX | OAK | W | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025-08-25 | TEX | LAA | L | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025-08-15 | TEX | TOR | — | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025-08-09 | TEX | PHI | L | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025-08-03 | TEX | SEA | L | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025-07-28 | TEX | LAA | L | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NYN | P | 22 | 22 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | NYN | P | 30 | 30 | 17 | 32 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | NYN | P | 24 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | NYN | P | 31 | 31 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | NYN | P | 32 | 32 | 21 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 32 | 32 | 24 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | P | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 15 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYN | P | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | TEX | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TEX | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | TEX | P | 30 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 248 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 2025 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 2021 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 2021 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 2020 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2020 | TSN All-Star | SP |
| 2020 | TSN Pitcher of the Year | |
| 2019 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2019 | Cy Young Award | |
| 2019 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2019 | TSN All-Star | SP |
| 2019 | TSN Pitcher of the Year | |
| 2018 | Cy Young Award | |
| 2018 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2018 | TSN All-Star | SP |
| 2018 | TSN Pitcher of the Year | |
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-06-17 |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-06-07 |
| 2014 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-07-27 |
| 2014 | Rookie of the Month | July |
| 2014 | Rookie of the Month | September |
| 2014 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 2014 | TSN Rookie of the Year |
Salary History
Jacob deGrom's recorded salaries total $1,163,875 over 2 seasons, 2015 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and deGrom's career ran from 2014 to 2026. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | $607,000 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | $556,875 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,163,875 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cy Young Award | AL | 8th | 2.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2021 | Cy Young Award | NL | 9th | 1.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2020 | Cy Young Award | NL | 3rd | 89.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2019 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 207.0 | 210 | 29 |
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 44.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2018 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 207.0 | 210 | 29 |
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 141.0 | 420 | 1 |
| 2017 | Cy Young Award | NL | 8th | 2.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | NL | 7th | 7.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2014 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 1st | 142.0 | 150 | 26 |
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Jacob deGrom: the record in brief
Active since a debut on May 15, 2014, Jacob deGrom has a record on this page that is still being added to. The team column moves through the New York Mets (2014 to 2022) and the Texas Rangers (2023 through 2025). DeGrom played primarily as a pitcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 19, 1988, in DeLand, FL, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 4 inches and 185 pounds. DeGrom's full given name, per the bio, is Jacob Anthony deGrom.
Across 279 games (279 starts), deGrom has recorded 107 wins against 76 losses with a 2.73 ERA. The totals include 2,052 strikeouts. That 2.73 ERA compares with a 4.17 league average across the same seasons, 34.5% better. The best win total was 15, in 2017. The strikeout high was 269 in 2018. In 2018, one of the busiest seasons, deGrom posted a 1.70 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.15.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jacob deGrom
- What years did Jacob deGrom play?
- Jacob deGrom played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2026.
- Was Jacob deGrom a pitcher?
- Yes. Jacob deGrom pitched in the major leagues, recording 107 wins and 2052 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jacob deGrom hit?
- Jacob deGrom hit 3 career home runs with 78 hits.
- What teams has Jacob deGrom played for?
- Jacob deGrom has played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (2014–2022) and the Texas Rangers (2023–2026).
- How many Cy Young Awards has Jacob deGrom won?
- Jacob deGrom has won 2 Cy Young Awards, in 2018 and 2019.
- What awards has Jacob deGrom won?
- Jacob deGrom has won 2 Cy Young Awards (2018 and 2019) and the Rookie of the Year award (2014). He has been selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What are Jacob deGrom's career stats?
- In 279 games, Jacob deGrom has gone 107-76 with a 2.73 ERA, 2,052 strikeouts, and 1,702.1 innings pitched. At the plate he has 78 hits and 3 home runs.
- How much has Jacob deGrom earned in his career?
- Jacob deGrom's recorded salaries total $1,163,875 over 2 seasons, 2015 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and deGrom's career ran from 2014 to 2026. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014.
- What was Jacob deGrom's salary?
- Jacob deGrom's last recorded salary was $607,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $607,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $556,875, in 2015. The Salary History table lists each season from 2015 to 2016.
- What position does Jacob deGrom play?
- Jacob deGrom plays primarily as a pitcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Jacob deGrom and how much does he weigh?
- Jacob deGrom is listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 185 pounds.
- What number does Jacob deGrom wear?
- Jacob deGrom wears number 48, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- What was Jacob deGrom's career ERA?
- Jacob deGrom finished with a 2.73 career ERA, going 107-76 with 2,052 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jacob deGrom have?
- Jacob deGrom recorded 2,052 career strikeouts.