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Justin Verlander | Starting Pitcher

Team: Detroit Tigers
Age / DOB:  (30) / 2/20/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 225
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Justin Verlander was torched for eight runs in 2 2/3 innings by the Rangers on Thursday.
It was stunning to see Verlander melt down, even in light of his poor outing last time out against the Indians (4 R, 3 ER, 5 BB in 5 IP). He hit a batter and issued two walks with the bases loaded in the third inning tonight before Geovany Soto hit a three-run homer to knock him out of the game. The seven-run inning was the worst of his career, and he tied his career high by allowing eight runs overall. It was his shortest outing in three years. Verlander's velocity is actually better than it was last month, and it's not like he's totally lost his command. This will likely just prove to be a bump in the road. May 16 - 11:50 PM

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Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander struggled in Saturday’s loss to the Indians, allowing four runs and six hits in five frames.

Verlander did strike out seven, but he needed 110 pitches to get through five innings of work. His usual pinpoint control was severely lacking in this one, as he issued five walks, including a free pass to Jason Giambi with the bases loaded in the first inning. Verlander still sits at 4-3 on the season with a 2.10 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 57/18 K/BB ratio over 51 1/3 innings. He will try to bounce back when he takes on the Rangers in Arlington on Thursday.
May 11 - 10:47 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander threw seven scoreless innings Sunday against the Astros.

Verlander didn't allow a hit through six innings before giving up a single to Carlos Pena. He gave up two walks and finished with nine strikeouts. Verlander is now 4-2 with a 1.55 ERA and 50/13 K/BB ratio in 47 innings this season. He'll get the Indians in his next start.
May 5 - 8:02 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander held the Twins to one run over seven innings Tuesday in the Tigers' 6-1 victory.

Verlander was questionable for the start after leaving his previous outing with a blister on his right thumb. But he looked plenty healthy, fanning eight Minnesota hitters and allowing only five hits. He's now 3-2 with a 1.83 ERA and 41/11 K/BB ratio in 39 1/3 innings this season and gets to face the Astros next.
Apr 30 - 10:15 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander said he'll be fine for his next start after leaving Thursday's game early with a blister on his right thumb.

"C'mon, it's not that big of an issue," Verlander said. "That's why I got out of there, so I can make my next start." The right-hander will take a 1.95 ERA and 1.24 WHIP into next week's start against the Twins.
Source: Detroit News
Apr 26 - 10:08 AM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander made an early exit Wednesday against the Royals due to cracked skin on his right thumb.

Verlander was struggling to get a good grip on the ball by the end of his outing. He wound up allowing eight hits but only two runs -- one earned -- over seven decent frames. The ace right-hander is being called day-to-day and should be fine for his next scheduled start.
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter
Apr 25 - 3:42 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander struck out 12 but suffered his second loss Thursday, allowing two runs over seven frames against the Mariners.

He gave up nine hits and walked just one. Verlander pretty much coasted through the first six innings, and he retired the first two batters in the seventh before the M's rallied for three straight hits to net the only runs of the game. It was another great effort even though it didn't result in a win, and Verlander now boasts a 2.13 ERA through four starts. He'll get the Royals next.
Apr 18 - 6:47 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander held the A's to one run over six innings Saturday in the Tigers' 7-3 victory.

Verlander allowed an RBI single to Derek Norris in the bottom of the second inning but settled in after that. He wound up allowing only three hits while fanning six Oakland batters. The Detroit ace will look to keep rolling next week when he takes on the Angels.
Apr 13 - 7:37 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander allowed three runs over 7 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Yankees.

He gave up just four hits but walked a pair and struck out only four. Verlander settled in after a three-run second inning, but by then it was too late. He'll take a 2.19 ERA and 1.22 WHIP into Oakland next weekend.
Apr 7 - 5:01 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander pitched five scoreless innings and struck out seven to beat the Twins on Monday.

Verlander had some difficulties this spring, and he wasn't quite his usual self today, though the Twins lineup wasn't able to expose him. Even so, it was his shortest start since he gave up three runs in five innings in a loss to the Yankees on Aug. 17, 2010. Verlander threw 91 pitches, 54 of them strikes.
Apr 1 - 7:56 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Tigers signed RHP Justin Verlander to a five-year, $140 million extension with a vesting option for 2020.

Verlander was under contract for two more years at $20 million per season, but he'll now earn an additional $140 million over the five seasons after that and will get a total of $202 million if his vesting option kicks in. The option will vest if he finishes in the top five of Cy Young voting in 2019. It's a ton of money to commit to a pitcher, especially with how many innings Verlander has piled up in recent seasons. He's earned it, though, after winning the AL MVP and Cy Young in 2011 and finishing runner-up in the Cy Young last season.
Mar 29 - 12:46 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander held the Phillies to two runs -- one earned -- in 5 2/3 innings in a loss Wednesday.

The outing got off to a rough start, as Jhonny Peralta whiffed on an easy grounder to begin the game. Verlander then unleashed a wild pickoff throw, giving the Tigers two errors before they got an out. Ben Revere quickly came around to score from there, but Verlander was fine the rest of the way. Those five homers he gave up in his previous two starts aren't worth worrying about.
Mar 27 - 4:23 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander said Saturday that he doesn't plan to hold any contract talks during the season with the Tigers.

The Tigers have expressed interest in signing Verlander to a multi-year extension, but will have to wait to reopen talks until after the season if they can't get a deal done by next week. Verlander, who turned 30 last month, is signed for $20 million this season and under contract through 2014.
Source: CBSSports.com
Mar 23 - 3:24 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander was tagged for three homers and four runs in 5 2/3 innings by the Tigers on Thursday.

Verlander has given up homers to Jordany Valdespin, Brandon Hicks, Brandon Laird, Carlos Corporan and Matt Dominguez in his last two starts. We can still chalk it up as a spring training fluke, but it's unprecedented; that's as many homers as he allowed in his previous 20 spring training starts dating back to 2010. He's given up more runs in 19 innings this year (10) than he did in spring 2011 and 2012 combined (nine runs in 54 2/3 innings).
Mar 21 - 10:38 PM
Justin Verlander - S - Tigers

Justin Verlander lost to the Mets after giving up five runs in 4 1/3 innings on Monday.

Jordany Valdespin and Brandon Hicks homered off Verlander. Verlander later his Valdespin in a very unfortunate spot while the latter was trying to bunt. So, it's safe to say neither Verlander nor Valdespin had a very pleasant day.
Mar 11 - 4:55 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Alex Avila
2Brayan Peña
1B1Prince Fielder
2B1Omar Infante
2Ramon Santiago
SS1Jhonny Peralta
3B1Miguel Cabrera
LF1Andy Dirks
2Matt Tuiasosopo
CF1Austin Jackson
2Avisail Garcia
3Don Kelly
RF1Torii Hunter
DH1Victor Martinez
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Verlander
2Max Scherzer
3Doug Fister
4Anibal Sanchez
5Rick Porcello
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Valverde
2Joaquin Benoit
3Phil Coke
4Octavio Dotel
5Luke Putkonen
6Darin Downs
7Drew Smyly
8Jose Ortega