Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Jacob deGrom, the Rangers' ace, is experiencing an inconsistent 2026 season marked by both dominant performances and troubling lapses. After allowing just 4 runs over his previous 5 starts, deGrom was tagged for 6 runs (2 HRs) in a 7-4 loss to the Yankees on May 5, his worst outing since May 2019. However, he rebounded impressively with a dominant 10-strikeout, 3-hit shutout against the Cubs on May 10, reaching 1,900 career strikeouts (2nd fastest ever). His season stats show a 2.62 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 11.5 K/9 ratio through 8 starts, but he's been hampered by inconsistent command and the Rangers' offensive struggles with runners in scoring position. Despite a history of Tommy John surgery and extensive injuries, deGrom remains a Hall of Fame-caliber pitcher still dealing with command issues.
Strengths
- + Elite strikeout production (10 K's in recent start, 11.5 K/9 ratio)
- + Reached 1,900 career strikeouts (2nd fastest pitcher ever)
- + Strong recent performance: 10-strikeout shutout vs Cubs
- + Excellent career ERA (2.56) and Hall of Fame credentials
- + Dominant in 6 of last 7 starts with 1 ER or less
- + Low WHIP (0.92) demonstrating control when locked in
- + 7 strikeouts despite poor outing vs Yankees shows pitch quality
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Jacob deGrom is a sp for the Texas Rangers.
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