Justin Verlander

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Records

Justin Verlander's career is a masterclass in pitching excellence. He is the first pitcher in American League history to win the MVP, Cy Young, and Pitching Triple Crown in the same season. His three Cy Young Awards tie him for the second-most ever by an American League pitcher. Leading the Astros to back-to-back pennants in 2017 and 2019 showcases his ability to elevate teams in the postseason. His return from Tommy John surgery to win 18 games in 2022 is considered one of the greatest comebacks in modern sports history.

AwardsJustin Verlander has won three Cy Young Awards, one AL MVP, one Rookie of the Year, and two World Series titles. He was named ALCS MVP once and won the Pitching Triple Crown in 2011. His accolades include ten All-Star selections, five strikeout titles, three win titles, and two ERA titles. He is also a member of the 3,500 strikeout club.

Honours & Distinctions

Hall of Fame Candidate

Baseball Hall of Fame·2027

Immediate candidate upon retirement in 2026, expected to be elected in first year of eligibility.

Member of 3,500 Strikeout Club

MLB Records·2025

One of only eleven pitchers to reach 3,500 career strikeouts.

Rankings & Lists

#12

Greatest Pitchers of All Time

ESPN·2025

#24

Top 100 Players

MLB Network·2022

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

September 2011

The Unanimous MVP

Vogue

May 2017

Wedding of the Year: Kate Upton and Justin Verlander

Records & Feats

Fastest to 200 Wins

Career Milestone·2018

Became the fastest pitcher in Houston Astros franchise history to reach 200 career wins.

First AL Pitcher with Triple Crown + MVP + Cy Young

Historic First·2011

First pitcher in American League history to win the Pitching Triple Crown, MVP, and Cy Young Award in the same season.

Sixth Pitcher with Three No-Hitters

Career Milestone·2019

Joined the elite group of pitchers with three career no-hitters after throwing his third against Oakland in 2019.