Where did Justin Verlander go to college? 

Justin Verlander was born on February 20, 1983, to Richard and Kathy Verlander. He is a two-time World Series champion and is considered one of the best players of his generation.

At Goochland High School, where he was a student, he was identified as a prospective professional baseball player and displayed the skills he had learned at the Richmond Baseball Academy, which he had attended when he was younger.

Verlander graduated from high school and enrolled at Old Dominion University. During his time at the institution, he guided the team to a number of important wins and awards, establishing himself as a legendary figure in college baseball.

"Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander as college player at Old Dominion U, where he averaged 11.5 Ks/9 IP & had a career 2.57 ERA" - SABRbioproject

Verlander assisted the US national team in achieving a silver medal finish at the Pan American Games in 2003. He earned the 2002 CAA Rookie of the Year honor and went on to win every other CAA award throughout his time in college, thanks to a number of outstanding performances. He was recognized as the top male athlete in 2004 by the Old Dominion University Alumni Association.

Justin Verlander's performances for the Monarchs

From 1995 through 2004, Anthony Guzzo presided over the Monarchs. Old Dominion won two CAA regular season championships (1996, 2000), two CAA tournament championships (1995, 1996), and made three NCAA Regional berths during his time (1995, 1996, 2000).

From 2002 to 2004, Verlander started all 46 of the Monarchs' games in which he pitched. With 427 strikeouts in 335.2 innings, or 11.5 per nine innings, he holds the record for the most strikeouts in ODU, the Colonial Athletic Association, and the Commonwealth of Virginia's history. He also has 21 career victories.

"2005 Bowman Draft #129 Justin Verlander FY - Detroit Tigers (First Year Rookie C..." - SeasonsGala

Verlander, who was chosen in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Detroit Tigers, has a professional background that rivals that of any other right-handed pitcher of this generation.

Justin Verlander had a sensational 2022 season with the Houston Astros

For the Houston Astros, Verlander went 18-4 with a 1.75 ERA in 28 starts last season, leading the American League in victories, ERA, WHIP (0.83), opponents' OPS (0.497), opponents' batting average (0.186), and hits per nine innings (5.97). Since Pedro Martinez's 1.74 ERA in 2000, he has had the lowest ERA in the AL. Verlander has won three Cy Young Awards and two World Series in total.

"All-Star. Cy Young. World Series Champion. Now, AL Comeback Player of the Year. What a 2022 for Justin Verlander!" - MLB