Justin Verlander

Pitcher

American Manakin Sabot, VA

Quick Info

ProfessionPitcher
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth20/02/1983
Age43 years
BirthplaceManakin Sabot, VA

Latest News about Justin Verlander

01/01/2026

Justin Verlander confirmed his intention to continue pitching in 2026, stating he intends to keep playing and is considering returning to the San Francisco Giants for a second year. At 42 years old, Verlander remains one of the few active pitchers with a chance to reach 300 career wins, having expressed that his career is far from done despite spending much of the 2025 season on the injured list.

28/09/2025

Justin Verlander ended his 2025 season with a quality start and a win against the Colorado Rockies on September 28, 2025, pitching six innings of two-run ball to secure a 4-3 victory for the San Francisco Giants. The 42-year-old right-hander earned his 266th career win, tying him with Bob Feller and Eppa Rixey for 34th place in AL/NL history, and finished the year with a 3.85 ERA over 29 starts despite a 4-11 win-loss record.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJustin Brooks Verlander
NicknameJV
Current TeamSan Francisco Giants
Jersey Number35
StatusActive
Bat/ThrowRight/Right

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 5"
Weight240 lbs

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolFork Union Military Academy
CollegeOld Dominion University (attended)

Personal Life

SpouseKate Verlander
Marriage Year2015

Relationships & More

WifeKate Verlander

Family

ParentsJames and Judy Verlander

Career

Rookie Year2005
Teams Played For
  • Detroit Tigers
  • Houston Astros
  • San Francisco Giants
Major Achievements
  • AL MVP (2011)
  • 3x AL Cy Young Award Winner (2009, 2010, 2011)
  • 5x AL All-Star
  • 2x World Series Champion (2017, 2022)
  • 266 Career Wins (tied for 34th in AL/NL history)
Current Contract1 yr/$15M (25)
Current Salary$15,000,000

Favourites

Favorite SportBaseball

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Verlander donated his upcoming MLB paychecks to charity.
2. He admitted making mistakes from the start of his career.
3. He strikes out the side in the 4th inning.
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