Justin Verlander American Baseball Player Born in 1983
Justin Verlander · baseball player · American
Biography
Justin Verlander, born 20 February 1983 in Manakin-Sabot, is an American baseball player. Justin Verlander has lined up for Detroit Tigers (2005–2017) and Houston Astros (2017–2022).
Early life
He attended Old Dominion University.
Career
The records list him as a starting pitcher. The first club on record is Old Dominion Monarchs baseball (2002). He has played for 7 teams on record, including Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and Houston Astros. 12 years at Detroit Tigers make up the longest period in his listed career. At Detroit Tigers (2005–2017), his team-mates on record include Miguel Cabrera and David Price.
Recognition
He won a Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award in 2006. Justin Verlander also has received the Major League Baseball All-Star (2007) and a Cy Young Award (2011). In all, Justin Verlander has won 8 awards.
Personal life
He has been married to Kate Upton since 2017.
Teams
7 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | Old Dominion Monarchs baseball | Starting pitcher |
| 2005–2017 | Detroit Tigers | Starting pitcher |
| 2017–2022 | Houston Astros | Starting pitcher |
| 2023–2024 | Houston Astros | Starting pitcher |
| 2023 | New York Mets | Starting pitcher |
| 2025 | San Francisco Giants | Starting pitcher |
| 2026 | Detroit Tigers | Starting pitcher |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2017 | Babe Ruth Award | Won | |
| 2017 | League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Cy Young Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2007 | Major League Baseball All-Star | Won | |
| 2006 | Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award | Won |
Justin Verlander on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 795K @justinverlander
- Engagement rate
- 8.55% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 66,821
- Average comments
- 1,188 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Justin Verlander Photos
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Photo: Keith Allison on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Justin Verlander?
Justin Verlander is 43 years old, born on 20 February 1983 in Manakin-Sabot.
What is Justin Verlander known for?
Justin Verlander is a starting pitcher who has played for Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros.
How tall is Justin Verlander?
Justin Verlander is 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.
What is Justin Verlander’s nationality?
Justin Verlander is American, born in Manakin-Sabot.
Who is Justin Verlander married to?
Justin Verlander is married to Kate Upton; they married in 2017.
Has Justin Verlander won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q981788), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: D. Benjamin Miller · CC0
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