Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom is ready for the added pressure that will come after his strong rookie season, according to the New York Daily News.
"I try not to put that pressure on me," deGrom said. He did, however, admit that there will likely be more expectations from external sources. "Yeah, I try not to think about it. But I think there’ll be a little more and I’m sure I’ll put a little more pressure on myself," he added. "But I’m going to try not to."
The 26-year-old posted a 2.69 ERA over 140 1/3 innings last year. His performance earned him the NL Rookie of the Year award.