Jacob deGrom defying the laws of aging? Why experts say Mets ace could be baseball's Tom Brady

Although it's tough to predict a pitcher's future success, experts explain why deGrom is primed for future brilliance

4/23/2021, 2:45 PM
Apr 5, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. / Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. / Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Citi Field. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Citi Field. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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