Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom continues to etch his name into baseball history. On Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, the right-hander struck out his 1,900th career batter, achieving the milestone faster than nearly any pitcher in MLB history.

DeGrom reached the mark in just his 256th career appearance—all as a starter. That makes him the second-fastest to 1,900 strikeouts by games played, trailing only Hall of Famer Randy Johnson, who hit the milestone in his 252nd game back in 1997. For context, Johnson went on to finish second on the all-time strikeout list with 4,875.

The historic moment came in the first inning at Globe Life Field. After Moisés Ballesteros whiffed on a 98.1 mph fastball for the second out, Seiya Suzuki went down swinging on a 91.3 mph pitch to end the frame. It was a crisp start for deGrom, who now sits at 1,578 1/3 career innings pitched.

When it comes to innings efficiency, deGrom is in elite company. Atlanta Braves lefty Chris Sale reached 1,900 strikeouts in 2019 at just 1,560 1/3 innings, making him the fastest by that measure. DeGrom's path has been remarkable, especially considering he turns 38 next month and has battled significant injuries over the past five seasons.

For Rangers fans and baseball purists alike, watching deGrom climb these historic lists is a reminder of his dominance when healthy. Whether you're tracking his strikeout pace or just appreciating his electric stuff, this milestone is another chapter in a career defined by power and precision.