Biography of Jacob deGrom
Jacob deGrom is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to playing professionally, deGrom attended Stetson University and played college baseball for the Stetson Hatters.
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. In 2019, he led the NL in strikeouts and won the Cy Young Award for the second year in a row.
Full Name | Jacob Anthony deGrom |
Profession | American professional baseball pitcher |
Known As | Jacob deGrom |
Age | 32 years |
Date of Birth | June 19, 1988 |
Zodiac Sign | Unknown |
Birth Place | DeLand, Florida, United States |
Nationality | American |
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Height | 1.93 m |
Weight | 82 kg |
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Education
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School | Junipero Serra High School |
College/University | Arizona State University |
Relationship Status
Shortly after graduating from high school, deGrom met his wife, Stacey. They were married in November 2014, and live in DeLand, Florida. They have a Morkie, and had their first son, Jaxon, in April 2016. Their second child, a daughter named Aniston, was born in February 2018.
Family
deGrom is from DeLeon Springs, Florida. He was raised by his parents, Tony, an AT&T lineman, and Tammy, a customer service representative for a credit card reward program. Tony built a batting cage in the backyard for his son to practice. He credits his father for his quiet intensity and humility. He is the youngest of three children of Tony and Tammy; his sisters are named Sarah and Jessica. He grew up an Atlanta Braves fan.
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deGrom seems active on Twitter and Instagram. He frequently uploads his pictures, post, and videos in his authentic Twitter and Instagram account.
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Amateur career
DeGrom attended Calvary Christian Academy in Ormond Beach, Florida, where he played for the school’s baseball and basketball teams. As a senior, the Florida Sports Writers Association named deGrom to the All-Florida second team. He also played American Legion baseball, where he was noticed by the coaches for the Stetson Hatters, the college baseball team of Stetson University.
Professional Career (Minor Leagues)
The New York Mets selected deGrom in the ninth round as a pitcher, with the 272nd overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Mets, receiving a $95,000 signing bonus. The Mets assigned deGrom to the Kingsport Mets of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, where he made six starts before he was diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his pitching elbow.
He attempted to rehabilitate his arm for four months but underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the UCL in October. He did not pitch in 2011 while he recovered from the surgery. While rehabilitating, deGrom worked on his changeup with Johan Santana.


What is Jacob deGrom’s Net Worth?
Jacob deGrom’s net worth has been growing significantly in 2019-20. So, how much is Jacob deGrom’s Net Worth? What is Jacob deGrom’s salary per year and how rich is he at the age of 56 years old? We have estimated Jacob deGrom net worth, money, income, and assets for 2019-20 below:
Net Worth in 2020 | $100 Million |
Salary in 2020 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2019 | Under Review |
Salary in 2019 | Under Review |
Source of Income | Baseball Player |
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