Jacob DeGrom (seen here against the Yankees back in May) was just another unfamiliar pitcher when we first heard his name on spring training broadcasts. But since his recall in early May, he's turned into the most impressive rookie hurler in the National League. And last night, was perhaps his best outing yet -- one that put his name in the record books. He began last night's game against the Marlins by striking out the first eight batters. That tied the modern day Major League record, held by Jim Deshaies, who as an '86 Astro, struck out eight consecutive Dodgers to open a game. But there was even more to come after the streak -- the 26-year-old struck out 13 in his seven innings of work.
In an organization that boasts of Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler and yet-to-be-recalled Noah Syndergaard, DeGrom has not only entered the conversation, but has quickly moved front-and-center. His 8 - 6 on a sub-.500 club looks even more impressive when you add in 134 strikeouts in 134 innings.
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