Justin Verlander
| Birthdate | 2/20/1983 |
| Death Date | |
| Debut Year | 2005 |
| Year of Induction | |
| Teams | Astros, Tigers |
| Position | Pitcher |
With three no-hitters, two World Series rings, 200+ wins, the Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP awards, Justin Verlander is headed for the Hall.
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Only Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax have more no-hitters than Justin Verlander
Only Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax have more no-hitters than Justin Verlander
Winner of the 2011 Cy Young and MVP Award, Justin Verlander has shown dominance worthy of Cooperstown consideration. With three no-hitters to his credit, only Nolan Ryan (7), and Sandy Koufax (4) have more.
His first came on June 12, 2007. In command from the start, Verlander struck out the first two men he faced. Armed with a fastball clocked at 102 miles per hour that night – 101 in the 9th inning – Verlander finished with 12 strikeouts. Despite issuing four walks, he needed just 112 pitches to complete his masterpiece.
In the collection is this ticket from that game autographed by Justin Verlander.
Umpire Dale Scott was the crew chief for Verlander's no-hitters in 2007 and 2011
Umpire Dale Scott was the crew chief for Verlander's no-hitters in 2007 and 2011
The first piece of memorabilia on this page is a ticket to Justin Verlander’s first career no hitter in 2007 signed by the pitcher. Umpiring first base that day was the crew chief Dale Scott.
Baseball’s first openly gay ump, Scott made his big league debut in 1985 and was still going strong when Verlander pitched his gem in front of the home crowd at Detroit’s Comerica Park.
Interestingly, Scott also umpired during Verlander’s second no-hitter in 2011, this time at third base. Scott worked a dozen Division Series, six League Champion Series, three World Series, and three All Star games, the last of which came in 2011.
In the collection is this 2011 All Star Game ring receipt signed by Scott who called balls and strikes that day.
Dan Iassogna was part of Dale Scott's crew for two of Justin Verlander's no-hitters
Dan Iassogna was part of Dale Scott's crew for two of Justin Verlander's no-hitters
As part of Crew Chief Dale Scott’s team, Dan Iassogna also umpired Justin Verlander’s first two no-hitters. In 2007 when the Tiger ace whitewashed the Brewers in Detroit, Iassogna worked third base. Four years later in Toronto, Iassogna was at second.
Iassogna worked his first big league game in 1999, reaching the post season in 2000 his first as a full-time MLB umpire. Since then he has called five Division Series, four League Championship Series, two World Series, and the 2011 All Star Game.
In the collection is this receipt signed by Iassogna for the ring he received for his work in the 2011 Midsummer Classic.
Only Verlander & Don Newcombe have earned the Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, & MVP awards
Only Verlander & Don Newcombe have earned the Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, & MVP awards
Justin Verlander’s 2011 season was historic. The Tigers hurler posted league-leading totals in starts, innings, wins, ERA, strikeouts, and WHIP. His efforts commanded both the Cy Young Award and the American League Most Valuable Player Award.
The honors linked him to Dodger pitcher Don Newcombe as the only men to earn the Rookie of the Year, the Cy, and the MVP.
Newcombe, the top rookie in 1949 had his Cy Young and MVP season in 1956. That year he led all the major leagues in both wins and WHIP.
In the collection is this government postcard signed by Newcombe in 1950, his second season with Brooklyn. For more on Newcombe, click here.
