Childhood and Education Journey of Justin Verlander in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Justin Verlander. From birth to education, explore key events.
Justin Verlander is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Francisco Giants. He is widely regarded as one of baseball's greatest pitchers, having previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and New York Mets. Verlander's accomplishments include three Cy Young Awards and an American League MVP Award.
February 20, 1983: Justin Verlander Born
On February 20, 1983, Justin Brooks Verlander was born. He is now considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.
May 17, 2002: School Record 17 Strikeouts
On May 17, 2002, Justin Verlander struck out a then-school record 17 batters against James Madison.
2002: CAA Rookie of the Year
In 2002, Justin Verlander was named CAA Rookie of the Year.
2003: Single Season Strikeout Record
In 2003, Justin Verlander set a school single-season record by recording 139 strikeouts.
2004: All-CAA Honors and ODU Athlete of the Year
In 2004, Justin Verlander earned All-CAA honors and was named the ODU Alumni Association's Male Athlete of the Year.
2004: CAA Strikeout Record
In 2004, Justin Verlander established a new Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) record with 151 strikeouts.
2012: Parents' Book Published
In 2012, Verlander's parents, Richard and Kathy Verlander, published a book titled "Rocks Across the Pond: Lessons Learned, Stories Told," which outlines his life experiences and development.
January 9, 2014: Underwent Core Muscle Surgery
On January 9, 2014, Verlander underwent core muscle surgery. The Tigers initially feared he might miss Opening Day but he recovered in time for spring training in February.
February 2014: Reported to Training Camp after Surgery
In February 2014, Verlander reported to training camp, having recovered from core muscle surgery he had on January 9, 2014.
2014: Started Dating Kate Upton
In early 2014, Verlander started dating model-actress Kate Upton.
2016: Engaged to Kate Upton
In 2016, Verlander got engaged to Kate Upton.
November 4, 2017: Married Kate Upton
On November 4, 2017, two days after winning the World Series with the Astros, Verlander married Kate Upton in Italy.
July 14, 2018: Pregnancy Announcement
On July 14, 2018, Verlander and Kate Upton announced they were expecting their first child.
March 17, 2020: Undergoes Groin Surgery
On March 17, 2020, Justin Verlander underwent surgery on his right groin, requiring a six-week recovery period. This occurred around the time the baseball season was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2020: Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
On September 30, 2020, Justin Verlander underwent Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2020 season and all of the 2021 season.
