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Justin Verlander

Detroit Tigers

1983/02/20 26

6-5 225

Manakin-Sabot, VA

R / R

4

the Detroit Tigers in 2004 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Tigers 16 16 8 3 0 2 1 103.1 90 42 39 7 34 124 3.40 1.20

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • The big kid can pop the gun at 99 mph with a quick delivery, while also delivering a nasty curve and a quality change-up.
Flaws
  • Needs to work on keeping the ball lower in the zone and carrying his good stuff into August and September.
Career Potential
  • An ace right-hander.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 3, 2009 Re-signed by the Detroit Tigers to a one-year contract.
July 24, 2005 Optioned to Erie (AA).
July 23, 2005 Recalled from Erie (AA).
July 5, 2005 Optioned to Erie (AA).
July 4, 2005 Recalled from Erie (AA).
March 15, 2005 Optioned to Lakeland (A).
October 22, 2004 Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a five-year contract.

Trades

June 7, 2004 Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (2nd overall) in 2004.