The Evolution of Jacob DeGrom's Pitching Mechanics

Jacob DeGrom has improved year after year since he entered the league in 2014, but now has gained 5+ mph to not only his average, but peak velocity into his early 30's. How did he do it? In this 50 minute breakdown, we dive into what changes DeGrom has made since his rookie year, from ankle eversion to degree of elbow flexion and the advantages of vertical approach angle, we cover it all A-Z of what makes Jacob DeGrom one of the most dominant pitchers on the planet.
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[Moonlight-cqbi]

I only started playing baseball for several months and watched tons of baseball videos on youtube. This is by far the most informative and interesting one to watch. Thanks for the amount of effort you put in for a 50 minutes video!!

[windygraphics]

It's 2025 and Jacob Degrom just broke Chapman's record of 106!

[cwpo]

Superb breakdown as always, Ben. DeGrom is fascinating not only because he's so good, but he's a very late bloomer who's demonstrating "the impossible", that is the ability to continue to improve one's power/velocity into your 30's.

[noblemeyer]

I’m currently a sophomore in high school throwing 93 and I love watching videos like these to improve myself all the time and this might be the best one I’ve ever seen.

[elimeyers]

As a Junior in High School going into my Junior year this season, this is very informative and very helpful for me. Great Video btw!

[thinkforyourself]

I don't think a lot of fans realize how absolutely dominant Jake was for those few seasons. It's so unfortunate that he couldn't stay healthy. What he was on pace to do in 2021 is just mine blowing.

[MrStraggy]

This video has 18, 000 views, and that's 18, 000 pitchers who all improved just by watching. Ha, Ha! Truly exceptional and extraordinarily valuable information. Every time a question came to mind, I waited a few seconds, and you answered it! Thanks for being awesome.

[rayrodriguez]

Would love to see a breakdown of old school pitchers who just figured this stuff out on their own or just had natural mechanics that made them great - Seaver, Gibson, etc

[keithdemorgandie]

This was a very great breakdown of his pitching mechanics. Very in depth and tons of knowledge to be gained by others. Best one ive seen so far. Great work! God bless!

[jameswilson]

Such a great video. Never seen a video go this deep into someone’s mechanics. So much knowledge shared in this video!

[gavinvankempen]

Imagine being able to throw a slider at 96 mph.

[ryanjohnson]

The reason why he is able to throw faster than he did in 2014 was that he lost all of that hair

[ckorijonesjr]

it’s crazy how baseball is so underrated. like people treat baseball like golf.

[terencewinters]

The most excellent explanation working on smoothness and flow . Loved the ball tap removal reducing glove ball friction . 👍👍⚾️

[citiusfortiusflexilis]

Great video, great analysis! Efficient movement, and with throwing, is biomechanically using length/tension, movement, rhythm, posture (everything you've pointed out!) With throwing more efficient, you will be using length/tension relationships, just like your citing Javelin throwing. To be an efficient Javelin thrower, you must create, via technique, and tissue development, massive and quick stretch shortening cycles. With the center of mass moving, and then braking/blocking to create (efficiently) linear and rotational force. This rapid and violent blocking is efficient, but is quite damaging to the body. A good Javelin thrower knows about pain! (of course, pitchers as well!) So despite being more efficient, it does take a toll on soft/connective tissue, and somewhere in the biomechanical chain it can be difficult not to over stress at any point. Looking at DeGrom's season, I think he fits into that statement. Despite his excellent efficiency of movement, the forces created can take a toll.

[breath]

thank you so much for making this video. Have a good full moon night and weekend.

[bartgaskey]

Fantastic analysis. Would be great if the DeGrom would weigh in on this but maybe he doesn’t even know. To him maybe it’s a simple as efficiency and smoothness. But you picked up a few key differences that I think really matter here. The shame of it is he continues to be injured despite low effort mechanics

[aimjoker]

This video is so good. Please make a video on how to improve your mobility because a lot of is it genetics, but it too can be improved like strength training. For example look at 48:20. Look at the scapular mobility. There is also so much different info on training mobility that I don't know what to believe. For instance many say to never twist your spine because you shouldn't rotate your lumbar spine. So how are you supposed to improve thoracic rotation. It could really help a lot if you just made a simple video on how to improve thoracic rotation, thoracic extension, scapular mobility etc with different excerises. Ik a lot could benefit from it.

[eagleeggs]

Awesome vid, super easy to understand it's great when someone speaks the same language as you keep up the good work.

[Strotophonic]

Great analysis, you've got a new subscriber.