Jacob deGrom set a new mark for MLB excellence on the mound, having pitched 25 straight games allowing three runs or fewer. A strong case can be made that Jacob deGrom is the best pitcher in baseball. The New York Mets ace went into Monday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 1.68 ERA, .978 WHIP, 224 strikeouts and 41 walks allowed in 182 innings pitched.