Former Detroit Tiger pitcher Justin Verlander was traded to the Houston Astros on Thursday.
Here are a few things to know about the Astros’ newest pitcher:
He was born Feb 20, 1983.
He played for the Detroit Tigers for almost a decade.
Verlander was named the American League Rookie of the Year with the Detroit Tigers in 2006.
In 2007, he pitched the first ever no-hitter at Detroit’s Comerica Park.
He striked out 27 batters and walked 4.
Verlander was named the 2011 AL Cy Young Award winner by a unanimous vote,
the first unanimous vote since 2006.
Also in 2011 was voted American League MVP.
In 28 starts this season, Verlander is 10-8 with a 3.82 ERA.
His contract guarantees hi $28 million per season through 2019.
Founded the Wins For Warriors Foundation to support verteran-related causes, and donated more than $2 million.
He proposed to model and then-girlfriend Kate Upton in 2016.
