Justin Verlander once described his marriage to Kate Upton as the highlight of his life

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander and supermodel Kate Upton got married in a grand ceremony in Italy in 2017. This happened just days after the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.

Reflecting on the last decade in an Instagram post in 2020, Verlander credited his wife for being the highlight of his life.

“It’s been such an incredible decade! Meeting my best friend, getting married, and starting a family has been the most amazing gift ever!!! Nothing tops that,” Verlander said.

Justin Verlander added:

“On the field... winning a championship, throwing a couple no-hitters and winning a few awards along the way has been an incredible journey. The friendships that have grown or began this past decade will continue on for decades to come.

"Truly blessed. Now bring on the next decade!! My daughter will be 11 when it’s over. Can’t wait to see what it holds for us all. Everyone be safe and have a wonderful New Years!”

He obviously didn’t forget his exploits on the baseball field. He recognized the amazing season the Astros had and also made sure to thank everyone, remotely or closely connected to him for their friendship.

Upton announced that she was pregnant with Verlander's child in July 2018. The couple welcomed their daughter Genevieve into the world on November 7, 2018. Together, they have cherished parenthood and consider their daughter one of their greatest gifts.

"Baby Verlander is here! Kate Upton gives birth to first child with Justin Verlander" - KPRC 2 Houston, Twitter

"My favorite part of the day." - Justin Verlander, Instagram

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Justin Verlander is now a 3-time Cy Young award winner

Verlander was unanimously voted the 2022 American League Cy Young award winner by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. This takes his Cy Young award tally to three.

"Justin Verlander is the 11th pitcher in MLB history to win 3 Cy Young Awards" - FOX Sports: MLB, Twitter

In addition to the Cy Young award, he also won the Players' Choice award for AL Comeback Player of the Year. He also won the Players' Choice Award for AL Outstanding Pitcher after a stellar season.