Jacob deGrom is revitalizing his career with a new pitch, a changeup that's making an impact in the MLB.
## What's behind the change?
He's been mauling hitters with fastballs and sliders since his early days, but now he's adding a new dimension to his game.
The MLB has seen peak Jacob deGrom from 2018-2021, with a 1.08 ERA in 2021 before going down with an injury.
## How effective is the new pitch?
His changeup was effective back then, but he threw it less often than in 2018 and 2019, with a notable 1.70 ERA on May 15, 2021.
And now he's using it to outsmart hitters who are used to his fastballs and sliders.
## What does this mean for his career?
This isn't peak deGrom, but he has a new way to make an impact, with 12 strikeouts on June 1, 2024.
He's asking a scary question - for himself and for the hitters: how about a changeup?
So far, the results are promising, with a 2.50 ERA on June 10, 2024.
But it's a brave new world for both deGrom and the hitters, with the changeup adding a new layer of complexity to his game.
And deGrom is ready for the challenge, with a strong performance on June 15, 2024.
The MLB will be watching closely to see how this new pitch affects his career, with 12 wins so far this season.