Justin Verlander

Justin Brooks Verlander (born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball player.[1] He plays pitcher for the Houston Astros.

Justin Verlander
Verlander in 2013
Houston Astros
Pitcher
Born: (1983-02-20) February 20, 1983
Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, United States
Bats: Right Throws: Right
debut
July 4, 2005, for the Detroit Tigers
Career statistics
(through September 3, 2014)
Win–loss record149–89
Earned run average3.54
Strikeouts1,810
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 6× All-Star (2007, 2009–2013)
  • AL MVP (2011)
  • AL Cy Young Award (2011)
  • Triple Crown (2011)
  • AL Rookie of the Year (2006)
  • 2× MLB wins champion (2009, 2011)
  • AL ERA champion (2011)
  • 3× AL strikeout champion (2009, 2011, 2012)
  • Pitched two no-hitters (2007, 2011)

References
  1. "Justin Verlander Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
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