Justin Brooks Verlander (/ˈvɜːrlændɜːr/ VUR-land-ur; born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers.
From Manakin-Sabot in Virginia, Verlander attended Old Dominion University (ODU) and played college baseball for the Monarchs.
He broke the Monarchs’ and Colonial Athletic Association’s career records for strikeouts. At the 2003 Pan American Games, Verlander helped lead the United States national team to a silver medal.
Who Are Richard Verlander And Kathy Verlander?
Richard and Kathy Verlander, parents of Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, Richard stood facing the pond with his young son, Justin. He challenged his little ballplayer to a throwing contest. Richard tossed his rock.
It hit over halfway across the pond. It was Justin’s turn. He heaved his stone. There was no splash and no ripple. His rock landed in the tree line across the water. Richard knew he had someone special.
