Who said the era of ML Earth 1st start is over...DeGrom 37-year-old Resurrections Prove KRW 251.9 Billion Worth
Who said the era of ML Earth 1st start is over...DeGrom 37-year-old Resurrections Prove KRW 251.9 Billion Worth
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The era of the earth's first start is far from over.
Jacob deGrom (37, Texas Rangers) has rejuvenated himself. In an away game against the Washington Nationals in the 2025 Major League Baseball held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (Korea time), deGrom garnered six wins (two losses) this season by allowing two hits and eight strikeouts in seven innings.
DeGrom was called the best pitcher in the Major League in the late 2010s. He also had the nickname of "the first starter in the district." Since the 2020s, he has been stigmatized as a "glass body" due to frequent injuries. Texas has boldly signed a five-year 185 million-dollar contract with DeGrom in the 2022-2023 FA market. 스포츠토토
During his first two years with the Texas Rangers, deGrom only played in nine games. Immediately after the start of the 2023 season, he showed signs of abnormality in his elbow. After playing in six games, he underwent Tommy John surgery, and returned to play in three games at the end of last season. Therefore, this season, which marks the turning point of his five-year contract, is really important. This season is a season where we can determine the success or failure of this contract.
DeGrom is continuing his pitching healthy this year. He had six wins and two losses with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 0.192 in 13 games through Sunday. He is no different from his heyday. In the first inning, he sprayed 98.3 miles of four-seam to leadoff CJ Abrams and mixed sliders and changeups with the four-seam in the late 90s.
He continued to throw 97-98 miles in the sixth and seventh innings. He maintained his stamina to the end. He was so overwhelmed that he could have played seven innings with just 81 pitches. He could have thrown more, but he didn't push himself off the bench. Just in time, Texas' batters were leading 2-0, adding three runs in the eighth inning to determine the outcome.
According to MLB.com , deGrom had a combined ERA of only 2.74 at National Sparks so far. This is the best record among active pitchers who have started at least 10 times at National Sparks. He also has a 2.41 ERA against Washington.
DeGrom ranks sixth in ERA in the American League this season. He ranks fourth in the American League with a WHIP of 0.92, and fourth in the American League with a batting average of 0.194. It is safe to say that he is enjoying a revival season. There is still a long way to go before paying the price, but it is also true that he shows a little of his old aura.
Coach Bruce Bochy told MLB.com , "I can't get enough of watching him. I'm a fan of him. I love his command and pitching capabilities." Even Washington outfielder Robert Hasel III said, "You saw what a healthy deGrom could do. We were ready, but he got us."
DeGrom also feels himself getting better. "I found something in the last inning where I started the McConnick. Pretty good. It was a little bit smoother than I felt all year. It was more consistent. It's hard to explain, but I felt more at ease."