Jacob deGrom won his 100th career game on June 1st against the St. Louis Cardinals.
He achieved this milestone after five shutout innings and eight strikeouts.
## What happened?
The Texas Rangers' starting pitcher dominated the game, with the bullpen closing out the win.
The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Rangers.
The game marked a significant milestone in deGrom's career, with many taking to social media to congratulate him.
## Why it matters for Jacob deGrom
deGrom's 100th win puts him in an elite group of active pitchers, with only 15 others achieving this feat.
His career statistics are impressive, with a 2.61 ERA and 10.82 K/9.
## What comes next?
deGrom's achievement has sparked debate about his potential Hall of Fame candidacy.
Many believe he has already done enough to secure a place in Cooperstown.
And with his current form, he may continue to add to his impressive career statistics.
The right-hander spent the majority of his career with the Mets, often without sufficient run support.
But he has still managed to hit the century mark, a testament to his skill and dedication.
deGrom's career will likely be closely watched by baseball writers when he retires.
So far, he has recorded 1929 strikeouts and a 0.99 WHIP.
His performance against the Cardinals was typical of his style, with 97 mph heat and a vicious slider.
As Pitch Profiler noted, deGrom's stuff still screams ace, despite a relatively un-deGrom-like season.
But with his 100th win under his belt, he may be back to his best.
Baseball Is Dead tweeted that deGrom's first big league win was against the Marlins on June 21st, 2014.
Now, over a decade later, he has reached 100 wins.
Hagen Snell pointed out that deGrom is one of only a few pitchers to achieve 100 wins with an ERA below 2.65 in the last 100 years.
Cardinals Stats And Facts noted that deGrom's Hall of Fame debate is complex, given his talent and injury history.
But for now, deGrom can bask in the glory of his 100th career win.
He turns 38 in 19 days and is still ripping 99 mph.
As Rob Friedman tweeted, deGrom's 2Ks in the 4th inning were a highlight of the game.
And with his career milestone achieved, deGrom will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the MLB.