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Story summary
- Jacob deGrom (Texas Rangers) recorded his 2,000th career strikeout on Aug. 21, 2026.
- He became the 95th pitcher in MLB history and did it in the second-fastest 272 games.
- Despite missing most of 2023 and 2024 after a second Tommy John surgery, he posted a 105-73 record and 2.66 ERA.
- The milestone strengthens his Hall of Fame candidacy, adding to two NL Cy Young awards and a 2018 ERA title.
