American · Maumee, USA · Born 20 February 1983American baseball pitcher widely regarded as one of the greatest of his generation, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion
Justin Verlander is one of baseball's greatest pitchers of the last 25 years, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 AL MVP who has dominated the league with exceptional velocity and the finest curveball in the game. After fighting through injuries and arriving in Houston, Verlander produced exceptional seasons well into his late 30s, demonstrating remarkable durability and adaptability.
Famous For
Power pitcher with elite fastball and curveball
Playing Style
How They Played
Power pitcher with high velocity fastball
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Future Hall of Fame pitcher, multiple Cy Young winner
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- AL Cy Young Award 2011
- AL MVP Award 2011
- World Series Champion 2017
- AL Cy Young Award 2019
- AL Cy Young Award 2022
- AL Rookie of the Year Award 2006
- World Series MVP 2022
- AL ERA Title 2011
- AL strikeout leader 2009
- AL Pitcher of the Month multiple times throughout career
- MLB All-Star selection 2006
- MLB All-Star selection 2007
- MLB All-Star selection 2011
- MLB All-Star selection 2012
- MLB All-Star selection 2014
- MLB All-Star selection 2019
Team Career
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Astros | 2017–2024 | 65 | #35 |
| Detroit Tigers | 2005–2017 | 528 | #35 |
| New York Mets | 2023–2024 | 35 | — |
Career Journey
Timeline
2005
📌 MLB debut with Detroit Tigers
2007
🎯 Rookie of the Year runner-up, no-hitter
2011
🏆 AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner
2017
📌 Traded to Houston Astros
2017
🏆 World Series champion with Astros
2019
🏆 Second Cy Young Award winner
2022
🏆 World Series champion with Astros
2023
🎯 Joined New York Mets; injury limited him to 16 starts
2024
📌 Announced retirement after 21 MLB seasons
American Athletes