Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Justin Verlander
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-5, 225lb (196cm, 102kg)
Team: Houston Astros (majors)
Born: February 20, 1983 in Manakin Sabot, VA us
Draft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (2nd) of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft from Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA).
High School: Goochland HS (Goochland, VA)
School: Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)
Debut:
July 4, 2005
(Age 22-134d,
16,316th in MLB history)
vs. CLE 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 SO, 3 BB, 4 ER, L
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2006 season
2020 Contract Status: Signed thru 2021, 2 yrs/$66M (20-21)
Service Time (01/2020): 14.002 • Free Agent: 2022
Agents: ISE Baseball • Previously: Richard Verlander
National Team: us USA (College)
Full Name: Justin Brooks Verlander
Nicknames: JV
Pronunciation: \VUHR-land-er\
SUMMARY
2019
Career
WAR
7.3
71.6
W
21
225
L
6
129
ERA
2.58
3.33
G
34
453
GS
34
453
SV
0
0
IP
223.0
2982.0
SO
300
3006
WHIP
0.803
1.135
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