2025 American League: Will Jacob deGrom Win the CY Young Award?

2025 American League: Will Jacob deGrom Win the CY Young Award?

The CY Young Award was first introduced in 1956 to shine a spotlight on the best pitchers in Major League Baseball.

Since 1967, the best pitcher from the American League (AL) and National League (NL) has received the accolade every season, and they are carefully chosen by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA).

Voting occurs at the end of the regular season, and the pitcher with the highest total score out of a ballot of five players will receive the iconic award.

One player who is in the running for the accolade is Jacob deGrom, who plays for the Texas Rangers in the AL. Keep reading to find out if he’s likely to win the CY Young Award this season.

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Jacob deGrom is a Dominant Pitcher in the AL

When deGrom is fit and healthy, he is arguably one of the most dominant pitchers in the American League.

He has proven he’s an elite player this season, as he has recorded an impressive 113 strikeouts with a 2.32 WRA, as of July 2025.

Not to mention, he has a 0.91 WHIP across 112.1 innings, placing him in a strong position for the CY Young Award this season.

Texas Rangers fans have been delighted to see more of deGrom this season, as he’s started 19 times, which is considerably more than in 2023 and 2024 due to injuries and major surgeries.

Many believe he is best on the field and replicating his peak performance at the start of his career.

For instance, he won two consecutive CY Young Awards in 2018 and 2019 thanks to his elite performances.

As deGrom has bounced back from past injuries with ease and is helping the Rangers to restore their success in the AL, his story and statistics could be enough to convince BBWAA members to vote in his favor this season.

deGrom Faces Tough Competition from Top Pitchers

While deGrom’s return to form is inspiring, he may need to do much more this season to compete with other top pitchers in the American League.

BEO Betting odds are showing that Garrett Crochet is most likely to receive the CY Young Award in 2025.

The All-Star has wowed this season, as he has achieved a 2.39 ERA and secured 151 strikeouts in 120.1 innings for the Boston Red Sox, as of July 2025. Also, like deGrom, he’s started in 19 games with 120.1 innings pitched and a 1.09 WHIP.

Also, Tarik Skubal could earn his second consecutive CY Young Award this year, as he proudly accepted it for the 2024 season.

The Detroit Tigers pitcher has a 2.23 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP, meaning he’s a master at preventing runs and stopping base runners. Plus, he’s achieved an incredible 153 strikeouts in 121 innings pitched, making him one of the leading hitters in the AL.

Another Pitcher Could Surprise

There is no guarantee that Garrett Crochet, Tarik Skubal, or Jacob deGrom will win the CY Young Award for the 2025 regular season, as the decision belongs to the BBWAA.

The members might surprise everyone by choosing another pitcher for the accolade this season. For example, Hunter Brown is impressing at the Houston Astros, as he has a low ERA and a high strikeout rate.

Also, Max Fried is currently leading the MLB with 11 wins, and he has a low ERA and a superb strikeout rate for the New York Yankees.

Other potential contenders include Logan Gilbert, Cole Ragans, Framber Valdez, and Bryan Woo.

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