Jacob deGrom is a professional baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills and performance in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on June 19, 1988, in DeLand, Florida, he was drafted by the New York Mets in 2010. DeGrom quickly gained recognition for his powerful fastball and sharp breaking pitches, earning multiple accolades throughout his career. DeGrom has won the Cy Young Award twice, which is given to the best pitchers in the league. He is also known for his impressive strikeout rates and low earned run averages, making him one of the top pitchers in baseball during his time with the Mets and later with the Texas Rangers.