Jacob deGrom whose real name is Jacob Anthony degrom is a 33-year-old American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Jacob deGrom has established himself as one of the best pitchers currently who made an entry in MLB at an age of 26. He is best known for winning the National League Cy Young Award. Moreover, he has been ranked the top starting pitcher in baseball by MLB Networks.
Early Life
Jacob deGrom was born and raised by his parents in DeLand in Florida state of united states of America, which in turn proves his nationality to be America. He was born to Mr.Tony, an AT&T lineman, and Mrs.Tammy, a customer service representative for a credit card rewards program. He was born in June of 1988, and he celebrates his birthday every year on the 19th of June. Jacob has 2 siblings namely Sarah Meeks and Jessica fender. Apart from playing baseball, he loves hunting and fishing, which clarifies that he loves to be in the lap of nature.
He cleared his schooling years including, freshman and sophomore at Calvary Christian Academy. Further, he went to Stetson University in Florida. Where he started playing baseball for Stetson hatters(2008-2009). Moreover, he started growing his hair as a result of which a hashtag #hairwego went on trending. He also achieved the internet baseball award,2014 national league Rookie of the year.
Jacob deGrom Career
DeGrom began playing baseball as a shortstop and was converted into a pitcher during his junior year at Stetson. The Mets selected him in the ninth round of the 2010 MLB Draft, and he made his MLB debut with the Mets on May 15, 2014. That year, deGrom was named the National League’s (NL) Rookie of the month twice, and the NL rookie of the year. In 2015, 2018, and 2019 deGrom was selected as an MLB All-star. In 2018, deGrom was the NL Era leader and won the Cy Young award. He led the NL in strikeouts and won the Cy Young Award for the second year in a row.
In 2020, he again led the NL in strikeouts. DeGrom is widely regarded as the best current pitcher in baseball, and one of the best current players overall. In 2019, The New York post named deGrom the best professional athlete in New York City during the 2010s. The Mets promoted deGrom to the major leagues on May 12, 2014, after Gonzalez German was placed on the disabled list.DeGrom and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers were selected as NL Co-Players of the Week for the week ending June 7, 2015. On April 23, 2021, in a start against the Washington nationals, deGrom set an MLB record for most strikeouts in the first four starts of a season with 50.
Social Media
JACOB DEGRM does not use Instagram, however, there’s a fan page of him is there with (@jacob.degrom) which posts actively about Jacob. It has a follower count of 34.7K. However, the same does not apply for the Twitter(@jdegrom19) he tweets regularly, although the follower count is negligible, that is just 122. Considering all this, it can be concluded that he is not active on social media.
Jacob deGrom Biography |
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| Real Name | Jacob Anthony deGrom |
| Birth Date | 19 June 1988 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 33 Years |
| Birth Place | DeLand, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Gemini |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 4” – in Centimeters – 193 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 82 kg – in Pounds – 181 lbs |
| Chest Size | 43 inches |
| Waist Size | 34 inches |
| Biceps Size | 15 inches |
| Shoe Size | 12 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Tony deGrom |
| Mother | Tammy deGrom |
| Sister | Two (Sarah Meeks & Jessica Fender) |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Calvary Christian Academy |
| College | Stetson University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | No |
| Is he a Gay? | No |
| Wife | Stacey Harris |
| Children | Jaxon Anthony deGrom, Aniston |
Personal Life
Jacob degrom was married to Stacey Harris in 2014, no controversies related to their relationship could be tracked on the web, which means they both are doing good in the relationship. They first met at a bull-riding event through their mutual friends. They were married on 8 November 2014. According to the NEW YORK TIMES, the marriage happened under a cover of oak trees, and therefore the reception was held during a rustic barn. They both are blessed with 2 kids, a son, Jaxon, in April 2016. Their second child, a daughter named Aniston, was born in February 2018.
Jacob deGrom Net Worth
His net worth is really huge, it accounts for $25Million. As of 2021, his salary is $7Million. There aren’t many sources from where he makes money, the main sources include his salary, cash prizes from tournaments, and the financial aid he receives from the team owners.
Trivia
- DeGrom is close friends with fellow Mets starting pitchers Steven Matz and Noah Syndergaard, as well as former Mets starting pitcher zack wheeler.
- Some prominent sources claim that Jacob deGrom never flinches. He never looks rattled, he never shows bad body language, and he never changes his facial expression much during his outing
- deGrom has a masterful command of all of his pitches.
- As a child and even deep into his professional career, deGrom spent long hours each offseason working on his neighbor’s ranch in his hometown of DeLand.
- He is a fast-food junkie and also a notorious prankster.
