Justin Brooks Verlander is a pitcher in the National League for the Houston Astros (MLB).
In addition, he played with the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball. Verlander played a significant role in the United States national team’s silver medal finish at the 2003 Pan American Games.
During his stint with the Tigers, he had 2,373 strikeouts and seven triumphs, tying him for second all-time in strikeouts (183).
Verlander has been a member of the MLB All-Star team eight times. In addition, he has five American League strikeout records and three American League titles to his credit.
He threw a no-hitter at Comerica Park against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time in history.
A new record for most strikeouts achieved by him in 2009 positioned him as one of the most successful pitchers in American League history. With a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, he enjoyed his greatest season to date.
To cap off a stellar year in which he won all three major American League pitching awards, Justin Verlander was also named the Sporting News MLB Player of the Year.
He also received accolades akin to winning the Triple Crown.
Justin Verlander Contract
The Houston Astros have agreed to pay Justin Verlander a total of $100,000,000 over the course of two years, with a minimum of $50,000,000 guaranteed.
Salary
He is paid an average of $25,000,000 each year. Verlander will earn $25,000,000 in base pay and $25,000,000 in total compensation in 2022.
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Justin Verlander is $95 million.