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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year by MLB.com reporters.

DeGrom rebounded from two injury-shortened seasons, going 12–8 with a 2.97 ERA and leading the Rangers in major pitching categories.

His 0.92 WHIP set a new franchise record for any qualified pitcher, surpassing the mark set by Nolan Ryan in 1991.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has been named the American League (A.L.) Comeback Player of the Year.

MLB made the announcement on Tuesday night during its televised MLB Awards show on MLB Network. The award is voted on every year by MLB.com beat reporters from all 30 clubs, recognizing one player in each league who has re-emerged after a period of adversity.

Earlier this month, deGrom was als

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