DeGrom has gained 3 mph of velocity since his first season, going from 94 to 97 mph. It’s not surprising to know that batters could not get hits against it, batting only .219, but it’s important to note that when they did, it was often for extra-base hits. He ended the season with the highest total extra-base hits against the fastball at 26, four more than his previous high and 11 more than last year. It was also the first season where it did not generate the most strikeouts, falling short by more than 20 to his slider.