Jacob deGrom achieved a significant milestone in his Major League Baseball career by reaching 2,000 career strikeouts, becoming the 95th pitcher in MLB history to do so. He accomplished this during a game against the Washington Nationals at Globe Life Field, striking out two batters before recording his milestone strikeout on Abimelec Ortiz. DeGrom is now among the nine active pitchers to have achieved this feat and ranks second-fastest in both games and innings pitched to reach 2,000 strikeouts.

By the Numbers
  • deGrom reached 2,000 strikeouts in 272 career games.
  • He accomplished the milestone in 1,661 innings pitched.
  • Only Randy Johnson (262 games) and Chris Sale (1,626 innings) reached 2,000 strikeouts faster.
State of Play
  • deGrom became the third pitcher in Texas Rangers history to hit 2,000 strikeouts while playing for the team.
  • He signed with the Rangers prior to the 2023 season, contributing to their first World Series title.
What's Next

As deGrom continues to pitch, he may aim to climb further in the all-time strikeout rankings and solidify his legacy following a successful season with the Rangers.

Bottom Line

Jacob deGrom's landmark achievement underscores his evolution from a college player at Stetson to one of the elite pitchers in the history of baseball, showcasing dedication and talent that resonates within the collegiate athletics community.