Justin Verlander
Position:
Starting Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-5 , 235lb (196cm, 106kg)
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)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2006 season
2024 Contract Status :
Signed thru 2024, 2 yrs/$86.67M (23-24) & 25 vesting option
Service Time (01/2024) : 18.002
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Free Agent : 2025
Agents : ISE Baseball • Previously : Richard Verlander
National Team:
us
USA (College)
Full Name: Justin Brooks Verlander
Nicknames:
JV
Pronunciation : \VUHR-land-er \
Twitter:
@JustinVerlander
Instagram: @justinverlander
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