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DeGrom Strikes Out 2,000: Second Fastest Ever!
21 Aug
Summary
- Jacob deGrom achieved 2,000 career strikeouts.
- He is the second-fastest pitcher to reach this milestone.
- Injuries have limited deGrom's starts since 2021.
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom recently became the second-fastest hurler to achieve 2,000 career strikeouts. He reached this milestone in his 272nd start, accumulating the 2,000th strikeout in 1,660⅓ innings pitched. This places him behind only Chris Sale in terms of innings needed to reach 2,000 strikeouts.
DeGrom's career has been marked by significant talent, including two Cy Young Awards, but also by a series of injuries. Since 2021, he has made only 35 starts due to various ailments, including elbow surgery. This has impacted his availability and added a layer of complexity to his career narrative.
At 38 years old, deGrom is among the active leaders in strikeouts. The article also references other notable pitchers like Justin Verlander, who is retiring, and the all-time strikeout leader, Nolan Ryan, providing historical context to deGrom's achievement.
