2019 MLB Season: September NL Cy Young race update
2019 MLB Season: September NL Cy Young race update
1. Jacob deGrom, SP, NYM
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He’s back. Jacob deGrom‘s elite second half propelled him to the top of most ballots.
The reigning NL Cy Young award winner really made his case again this season by returning to his 2018 caliber in the second half. Since pitching in the All-Star game, deGrom has pitched 73 innings, striking out 93 batters and holding a 1.85 ERA.
He is leading the NL in strikeouts with 231 through 29 starts. He is 9-8 with a 2.70 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP. Currently, he is on pace to reach 200 innings for the third straight season. Batters’ average against him this year is .215. His record is 9-8, which could hurt him, but unfortunately; the New York Mets’ lineup is not in his control.
The 31-year-old is fourth in innings pitched this season. He has continued to show his durability and his ability to go deep into his starts.
Next. Jonny Venters looking to keep pitching. dark
His last four starts all need to be dominant if he wants to repeat as Cy Young. The needs to continue to lower his WHIP and ERA, as well as striking out as many batters as possible.
This is a wide-open race, but one that he has control of because of his well-roundedness and he has been one of the hottest pitchers in baseball.