May 9, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom has established himself as the best pitcher in all of baseball, and it’s not particularly close. He won back to back Cy Young awards in 2018 and 2019, an ERA title in 2018, and back to back strikeout titles each of the last two seasons. Safe to say that’s pretty dominant.
This is all being done by a guy who was a shortstop in college.