Justin Verlander is the all-time strikeout king in ODU, CAA and the Commonwealth of Virginia history with 427 strikeouts in 335.2 innings. The three-time All CAA selection was an ABCA Coaches freshman All-American and Collegiate baseball honorable mention All-American.

Verlander, a 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m), 200 lb (91 kg) right-handed pitcher, played for the Old Dominion University baseball team for three years. On May 17, 2002, he struck out a then-school record 17 batters against James Madison. In 2003, he set a school …

Aug 20, 2024 · He touched 97 mph in his first collegiate start, surprising scouts and even himself. Verlander’s 427 strikeouts remain the most in both Old Dominion and Colonial Athletic Association history.

Sep 16, 2019 · Justin Verlander is the all-time strikeout king in ODU, CAA and the Commonwealth of Virginia history with 427 strikeouts in 335.2 innings. The three-time All CAA selection was an ABCA Coaches freshman All-American and Collegiate baseball honorable mention All-American.

The Old Dominion baseball program has produced a total of 82 MLB Draft selections in its history, including first round pick and 2011 AL MVP Justin Verlander. Overall, 33 different Monarchs have been selected in the MLB Draft since 2000.

Mar 26, 2007 · Justin Verlander was born on Sunday, February 20, 1983, in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. Verlander was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on July 4, 2005, but before he reached the majors, Justin played college baseball.

Jan 8, 2025 · Justin went on to Old Dominion University, where he went 7-6 with a 1.90 ERA as a freshman. He was named the Colonial Athletic Association Freshman of the Year and led the CAA in ERA.

Justin Verlander Position: Starting Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-5, 235lb (196cm, 106kg) Team: San Francisco Giants (majors) in Manakin Sabot, Draft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (2nd) of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft from Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA). High School: Goochland HS (Goochland, VA) School:

Aug 21, 2024 · Justin Verlander, now a household name in Major League Baseball, began his remarkable journey as a college freshman at Old Dominion University. In his debut season, he showcased a combination of talent and charisma that left observers in awe.

School: Old Dominion Career: 2005-2024 Major League Statistics Justin Verlander has compiled a career record of 11 wins and 4 losses and a 2.04 ERA in his 27-game pitching career with the Lakeland Tigers, Erie SeaWolves, Toledo Mud Hens, Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Sugar Land Space Cowboys and Corpus Christi Hooks.