Jun 5, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jacob deGrom has made nine starts for the New York Mets this season and has only one outing of 100+ pitches. This came in his two-hit shutout versus the Washington Nationals where deGrom was possibly the best he has ever been.
Prior to this excellent outing and each start since, deGrom has not reached the 100 pitch mark. A total he has reached plenty of times before, the Mets appear to have a plan of caution for their ace.