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    Justin Verlander

    JustinVerlander

    Detroit Tigers
    • Detroit Tigers
    • #35
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      6' 5", 240 lbs
    • Birthdate
      2/20/1983 (43)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Manakin Sabot, VA
    • Status
      60-Day IL

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      0-1
      150+
    • ERA
      12.27
    • K
      1
      150+
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      2.18
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