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Justin Verlander is a MLB baseball player. He was born on February 20, 1983

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Also Known As Justin Brooks Verlander
Born February 20, 1983 (age 43) • Virginia
Awards And Honors World Series • Cy Young Award (2022) • Cy Young Award (2019) • Most Valuable Player (2011) • Cy Young Award (2011) • Rookie of the Year (2006) • Cy Young Award (x2) • eight-time All-Star • Triple Crown • Rookie of the Year Award • American League Championship MVP • 1x MVP • 1x ERA leader • 1 World Series championship
College Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)
Height/Weight 6 ft 5 inches, 225 lb (196 cm, 102 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date July 4, 2005
Draft Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round (second) of the June 2004 MLB draft.
Team Houston Astros
Jersey Number 59 (2005-2005, Detroit Tigers) • 35 (2006-2017, Detroit Tigers) • 35 (2017-2019, Houston Astros)
Position pitcher
Twitter Handle @JustinVerlander

Top Questions

Where was Justin Verlander born?
Justin Verlander was born in Manakin Sabot, Virginia, United States.
What position did Justin Verlander play?
Justin Verlander played pitcher.
How tall was Justin Verlander?
Justin Verlander was 6 ft 5 inches, 225 lb (196 cm, 102 kg).
When was Justin Verlander born?
Justin Verlander was born on February 20, 1983.

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Justin Verlander, wearing a Detroit Tigers uniform and cap, pitches during a game, with the baseball in midair and his name visible on his jersey.
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Justin Verlander, wearing number 35 for the Detroit Tigers, winds up to pitch on the mound during a baseball game at Comerica Park with a crowd in the background.
Justin Verlander, wearing a Houston Astros uniform with number 35, winds up to pitch from the mound during a game at Oriole Park, with blurred spectators in the background.
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