Introduction
Justin Verlander is a professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets.
Bio/Wiki
Attribute Details Full Name Justin Brooks Verlander Also Known As JV, The Machine Profession(s) Baseball pitcher Date of Birth February 20, 1983 Age (as of 2023) 40 Place of Birth Manakin-Sabot, Virginia Nationality American Zodiac Sign Pisces Ancestry & Heritage German, English, Irish
Physical Stats
Attribute Details Height 6′ 5″ Weight 235 lbs Body Measurements Chest: 42 in, Waist: 32 in, Biceps: 16 in Eye Color Blue Hair Color Brown
Family & Relationships
Attribute Details Parents Richard Verlander, Kathy Verlander Siblings Ben Verlander (older brother) Affairs Kate Upton (2014-present)Relationship Status Married Partner/Spouse Kate Upton (m. 2017) Children Genevieve (daughter, born 2019)
Education & Early Life
Attribute Details Schooling Goochland High School Higher Education Old Dominion University Early Life Grew up in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia Early Influences Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens
Career
Attribute Details Debut 2005 (Detroit Tigers) Significant Works 2011 AL Cy Young Award, 2011 AL MVP, 2017 ALCS MVP, 2017 World Series champion Awards & Nominations 3x AL Cy Young Award, 1x AL MVP, 9x All-Star, 2x Silver Slugger Award, 2011 AL Rookie of the Year Music Videos None
Net Worth & Assets
Attribute Details Net Worth $140 million Properties Multiple homes in Texas and Florida
Trivia & Miscellaneous
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Golf, fishing, hunting Controversies None Philanthropy & Activism Supports various charities, including the Astros Foundation and the American Red Cross Public Image Well-respected and popular player Quotes “I’m not going to give up. I’m not going to stop. I’m going to keep fighting.”
Social Media & Online Presence
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @justinverlander Twitter Handle @JustinVerlander Facebook Handle @JustinVerlander
Legacy & Influence
Attribute Details Cultural References Featured in the 2011 film “Moneyball” Legacy One of the greatest pitchers of his generation