Jacob deGrom dominated in his 2025 spring training debut with the Texas Rangers, pitching two perfect innings and striking out three batters at Surprise Stadium. He showcased his trademark velocity, reaching 98 mph, and demonstrated effective use of his slider and curveball. After a challenging past few seasons marred by injury, including Tommy John surgery, deGrom is optimistic about a healthy 2025 season. His performance positions him as a reliable fifth starter for the Rangers, with hopes for a strong comeback following limited appearances in recent years.
"I felt good," deGrom said after the start, according to MLB.com "We took it a little slow this spring, but getting out there obviously is a big plus. I was able to locate it pretty well."
"The slider was good. I threw a couple curveballs, the fastball was good. Everything felt good. The main thing is health, and I'm looking forward to getting back out there."
The former Met is expected to be the Rangers' fifth starter to open the season, allowing him to get an extra day of rest for each of his first five starts.
When healthy, deGrom has been one of the best pitchers in baseball, if not ever. Over 218 career starts, deGrom has posted a 2.
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