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Justin Verlander
He was the 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young Award Winner
Verlander's journey to MLB stardom began at Old Dominion University, where he set records for strikeouts and established himself as one of the top collegiate pitchers in the country. His performance at the 2003 Pan American Games, where he helped the United States national team win a silver medal, further solidified his reputation. Drafted second overall by the Detroit Tigers in 2004, Verlander quickly became the ace of their pitching staff. He played a pivotal role in leading the Tigers to four consecutive AL Central division titles and two AL pennants, cementing his legacy as one of the franchise's all-time greats.
In 2017, Verlander was traded to the Houston Astros, where he continued to excel. His immediate impact was felt as he went undefeated in his first five starts with the team, leading them to a World Series championship that same year. Verlander's postseason heroics earned him the ALCS MVP and co-winner of the Babe Ruth Award. In 2019, he reached another career milestone by becoming the sixth pitcher in MLB history to throw three no-hitters and the 18th to record 3,000 strikeouts. His dominance on the mound continued as he won his second Cy Young Award that season.
Despite suffering an arm injury that required Tommy John surgery and sidelined him for the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Verlander made a triumphant return in 2022. He posted an 18-win season with a sub-2.00 ERA, leading the Astros to their second World Series championship. Verlander's remarkable comeback earned him his third Cy Young Award, making him the first Astros pitcher to win multiple Cy Youngs. His career achievements place him in an elite group of pitchers who have won multiple World Series titles, Cy Young Awards, and thrown multiple no-hitters, further solidifying his place in baseball history.
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