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          New York Mets

          deGrom again named NL Rookie of Month

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterSep 30, 2014, 05:27 PM ET
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          Jacob deGrom

          Jacob deGrom

          #48 SP
          New York Mets

          2014 STATS

          • GM22

          • W9

          • L6

          • BB43

          • K144

          • ERA2.69

          NEW YORK -- Jacob deGrom is the NL Rookie of the Month for the second time this season.

          DeGrom earned the monthly honor after going 2-0 with a 1.67 ERA in four September starts. That included matching a modern-day MLB record by striking out the opening eight batters in a start against the Miami Marlins. Opponents hit .189 against deGrom in September. He had 38 strikeouts and six walks (one intentional) in 27 innings before being shut down with one start remaining.

          DeGrom also won the monthly award in July.

          He is the favorite to become the Mets' first NL Rookie of the Year winner since Dwight Gooden in 1984. DeGrom's primary competition should come from Cincinnati outfielder Billy Hamilton.

          The annual award will be announced the week of Nov. 10.