#48 SP

New York Mets

2014 STATS

GM 22

W9

L6

BB43

K144

ERA 2.69

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.