Biography of Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander 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, 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.
The Tigers selected Verlander with the second overall pick of the 2004 MLB draft. He made his major league debut with the Tigers in 2005, and played there for 12 years as the ace in their starting rotation, as a key figure in four consecutive American League (AL) Central division championships (from 2011 to 2014) and two AL Pennants (in 2006 and 2012).
Full Name | Justin Brooks Verlander |
Profession | American professional baseball pitcher |
Known As | Justin Verlander |
Aged | 37 years |
Date of Birth | February 20, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Birth Place, Death Place | Manakin, Virginia, United States |
Nationality | American |
Baseball career
Verlander’s father Richard sent him to The Richmond Baseball Academy when he was young. He was able to throw his fastball 84 mph (135 km/h) shortly after joining the academy. His velocity plateaued at 86 mph (138 km/h) during his senior year at Goochland High School, during which he was sidetracked by strep throat. Verlander’s velocity reached 87 mph (140 km/h) during his first year at Old Dominion.
Body Measurement
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Height | 1.96 m |
Weight | 102 kg |
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Education
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School | Goochland High School |
College/University | Old Dominion University |
Relationship Status
Verlander started dating model-actress Kate Upton in early 2014, and in 2016 the couple got engaged. In the 2014 iCloud leaks of celebrity photos, many of Verlander’s personal pictures, which included nude pictures of both himself and Upton, as well as other women, were leaked online. On November 4, 2017, two days after he won the World Series with the Astros, the two married in a medieval church in Tuscany, Italy, overlooking the Montalcino valley. On July 14, 2018, they announced that Kate was pregnant with their first child. The couple had a daughter, Genevieve, later that year.
Family
Verlander grew up in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, with his parents, Theodore and Kathy Verlander, and a younger brother, Ben Verlander. His life experiences and the story of his development are outlined in his parents’ 2012 book, Rocks Across the Pond: Lessons Learned, Stories Told. His younger brother, Ben, played for the Tigers organization as an outfielder. Ben was released on June 23, 2017.
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Father | Bobby Bonds |
Mother | Patricia Howard |
Sibling | Bobby Bonds Jr., Rick Bonds, Cheryl Dugan |
Where One Can Follow Him?
Bonds seem active on Twitter and Instagram. He frequently uploads his pictures, post, and videos in his authentic Twitter and Instagram account.
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Rumors and Controversy/Scandal
There are no rumors and scandals about Justin Verlander.


What is Justin Verlander’s Net Worth?
Justin Verlander’s net worth has been growing significantly in 2019-20. So, how much is Justin Verlander worth? What is Justin Verlander’s salary per year and how rich is he at the age of 37 years old? We have estimated Justin Verlander net worth, money, income, and assets for 2019-20 below:
Net Worth in 2020 | around $95 million |
Salary in 2020 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2019 | Under Review |
Salary in 2019 | Under Review |
Source of Income | Baseball Player |
Pitching Style
Verlander throws four pitches: a hard four-seam fastball averaging 94–95 mph (topping out at 102), a slider in the mid-to-high 80s, a 12–6 curveball around 80, and a changeup at 85–88 mph. His four-seam fastball has an “elite” spin rate of over 2500 rpm according to Statcast, giving it a late “tailing” action that cuts inside to righties and away from lefties.
He often uses his four-seam fastball up in the zone to hitters. This has allowed him to strike out more batters with that pitch than any others. His slider has evolved throughout his career. In his early years, his slider was in the mid-80s with a larger break. However, in recent years, Verlander has added velocity to his slider. This change has caused a later, sharper break that has led many to believe it is actually a cutter, although Verlander has denied this on various occasions.
Charity Work
In 2016, Verlander started the “Wins For Warriors Foundation” for veterans of the United States military. The “Wins For Warriors Foundation” campaign raised $246,311 to help Houston recover from Hurricane Harvey in 2017. To date, Verlander has donated over 1 million dollars to this cause. Verlander has also supported various local Detroit charities for the impoverished as well as helping out with national efforts such as the Red Cross.


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