deGrom receives award for errorless ’15 season

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NEW YORK — In the midst of a questionable defensive start to the season for the Mets, pitcher Jacob deGrom on Tuesday received his 2015 Wilson Defensive Pitcher of the Year award before the Mets’ game against the Braves.

DeGrom is one of 17 active big leaguers with at least 300 career defensive innings never to have committed an error. His flawless 2015 campaign earned him Wilson’s award, which combined traditional defensive stats and advanced metrics — the latter also working in deGrom’s favor. Among National League pitchers, only Zack Greinke racked up more Defensive Runs Saved last season.

“Jake’s a great athlete,” Mets manager Terry Collins said. “Let’s face it: …

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