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Jacob deGrom, born on June 19, 1988 in DeLand, Florida, United States, is a professional baseball player. As of 2026, Jacob deGrom is 38 years old. Listed accolades include Major League Baseball All-Star (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021), Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award (2014), Cy Young Award (2018, 2019) and 1 more. The listed height is 193 cm.
My Take
Jacob deGrom is, in my eyes, one of the most artful pitchers of his era. What gets me is the origin story: a college shortstop at Stetson converted to pitching almost by accident, who then won back-to-back Cy Young Awards in 2018 and 2019 despite the Mets rarely giving him run support. That is dominance measured by pure stuff rather than wins, and it commands respect. His blend of triple-digit velocity and surgical control from a lanky 6-foot-4 frame is genuinely beautiful to watch. Injuries have tested him, but he keeps returning to mesmerize. I love an ace this stubbornly excellent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jacob deGrom
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイコブ・デグロム
- Reading
- じぇいこぶ・でぐろむ
- Born
- June 19, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- DeLand, Florida, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- professional baseball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star
- 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star
- 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star
- 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star
- 2014 Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award
- 2018 Cy Young Award
- 2019 Cy Young Award
- 2019 All-MLB Team
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jacob deGrom born?
Born June 19, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Jacob deGrom from?
Jacob deGrom is from DeLand, Florida, United States.
What does Jacob deGrom do?
Jacob deGrom works as professional baseball player.
How tall is Jacob deGrom?
Jacob deGrom is 193 cm.
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