Jacob deGrom becomes second-fastest pitcher to 2,000 K's
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Jacob deGrom became the 95th MLB pitcher to reach 2,000 strikeouts during a strong outing for the Texas Rangers, pitching six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts in a 2-0 win over the Nationals.
- At 38 years old, deGrom remains a dominant force on the mound despite battling injuries and undergoing two Tommy John surgeries, marking him as one of the most successful pitchers to recover from the procedure twice.
- DeGrom reached the milestone quickly, becoming the second-fastest pitcher by games (272) and innings pitched (1,661) to 2,000 strikeouts, trailing only Randy Johnson and Chris Sale.
- The former Mets ace, who won back-to-back Cy Young Awards in 2018-19 with the team, has maintained strong performance with the Rangers but is experiencing his worst season in 2026 with a 3.95 ERA through 23 starts.
- Despite trade interest and the approaching deadline, deGrom exercised his no-trade clause to remain with the Rangers, who are currently contending for a playoff spot in the American League West.
