Can Christian Scott follow in former Mets Cy Young award winner's footsteps?

Is Christian Scott the next Jacob deGrom?

May 4, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (45) / Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets may have found themselves a potential ace in the making with the impressive debut of Christian Scott. On Saturday, against the Tampa Bay Rays, Scott showcased his talent by pitching 6.2 innings and striking out 6 batters, despite the team ultimately suffering a loss.

Comparisons to Mets' star pitcher Jacob deGrom are inevitable, especially considering the similarities in their debut performances. In deGrom's first game, he delivered a stellar performance, allowing just 1 run and recording 6 strikeouts in 7 innings, albeit in a losing effort against the Yankees.

What makes Scott's emergence even more intriguing is his journey to the big leagues. Like deGrom, he wasn't a super high draft pick and wasn't highly touted as a prospect entering professional ball. Yet, just as deGrom surprised everyone with his meteoric rise to become one of the best pitchers in baseball, Scott's debut has Mets fans thinking they may have unearthed another gem.

Could Scott follow in deGrom's footsteps and become the Mets' next ace? The parallels between their debuts certainly suggest the possibility. However, only time will tell if Scott can maintain his level of performance and consistency over the long term.

One question lingering in the minds of Mets fans is whether Scott can achieve the same level of success and accolades as deGrom, including multiple Cy Young Awards. Additionally, there's the concern about whether Scott can avoid the injury woes that plagued deGrom towards the end of his tenure with the Mets.

As Mets fans eagerly anticipate Scott's next outings, they can't help but wonder if they're witnessing the beginning of a new era of dominance on the mound, reminiscent of the legendary Jacob deGrom.