A Pitch for Eternity: DeGrom's Record Breaking Strikeouts and the Fading Glory of Dominance Jacob deGrom's achievement is a testament to his skill, but it also highlights the precarious nature of athletic greatness in an era where longevity is increasingly elusive.
His 2,000th strikeout came remarkably quickly, with the milestone reached in just over 1,660 innings – a pace comparable to Randy Johnson's feat in 262 games.
However, deGrom's success is tempered by his own struggles with injury. He has made only 35 starts over the past four seasons, a far cry from the dominant form that earned him two National League Cy Young Awards.