Overview
- Jacob deGrom pitched two perfect innings in his 2025 spring training debut, striking out three batters and throwing 31 pitches, 21 of them strikes.
- The 36-year-old right-hander showcased his signature fastball, topping out at 98 mph, along with effective sliders and curveballs.
- DeGrom, who has battled injuries in recent years, is eyeing his first fully healthy season since 2020 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023.
- The Rangers plan to ease deGrom into the season as their fifth starter, allowing for additional rest between his early starts.
- Despite limited appearances in recent seasons, deGrom remains one of the most dominant pitchers of his generation, with a career 2.52 ERA and two Cy Young Awards.