Justin Verlander
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-5, 240lb (196cm, 108kg)
Team: Detroit Tigers (majors, 60-day IL)
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,
18,642nd in major league history)
vs. CLE 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 SO, 3 BB, 4 ER, L
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2006 season
2026 Contract Status: Signed thru 2026, 1 yr/$7.86M (26)
Service Time (01/2026): 20.002 • Free Agent: 2027
Agents: ISE Baseball • Previously: Richard Verlander
National Team: us USA (College)
Full Name: Justin Brooks Verlander
Nicknames: JV
Pronunciation: \VUHR-land-er\
Instagram: @justinverlander
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SUMMARY
2026
Career
WAR
-0.2
81.8
W
0
266
L
1
159
ERA
12.27
3.33
G
1
556
GS
1
556
SV
0
0
IP
3.2
3571.1
SO
1
3554
WHIP
2.182
1.136
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