Here are a few things to know about the Astros' ace.
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- He was born Feb 20, 1983.
- He played for the Detroit Tigers for almost a decade.
- Verlander was named the American League Rookie of the Year with the Detroit Tigers in 2006.
- In 2007, he pitched the first ever no-hitter at Detroit's Comerica Park.
- Verlander was named the 2011 AL Cy Young Award winner by a unanimous vote, the first unanimous vote since 2006.
- Also in 2011 was voted American League MVP.
- Founded the Wins For Warriors Foundation to support veteran-related causes, and donated more than $2 million.
- He tied the knot with model Kate Upton in 2017.
- Verlander threw for the Astros' 13th no-hitter in franchise history on Sep. 1.
- He is the sixth pitcher in MLB history to throw at least three no-hitters.
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