Ben Verlander 32 RF
Lakeland Flying Tigers
- Class A Advanced | Florida State League
- MLB Parent Club: Detroit Tigers
- Status: Released
- Full Name: Benjamin Corey Verlander
- Age: 26 (January 31, 1992)
- Birthplace: Maidens, VA
- Bats/Throws: R/R Ht: 6' 4" Wt: 200
- Draft: Round 14 (2013, DET)
- School: Old Dominion
- Relationship(s): brother of Justin Verlander
Ben Verlander Career Stats
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June 23, 2017 | Lakeland Flying Tigers released RF Ben Verlander. |
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March 24, 2016 | LF Ben Verlander assigned to Detroit Tigers. |
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April 4, 2015 | RF Ben Verlander assigned to Lakeland Flying Tigers from Connecticut Tigers. |
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March 12, 2015 | LF Ben Verlander assigned to Detroit Tigers. |
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June 19, 2014 | LF Ben Verlander assigned to Connecticut Tigers from West Michigan Whitecaps. |
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March 29, 2014 | RF Ben Verlander assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps from Connecticut Tigers. |
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February 28, 2014 | OF Ben Verlander assigned to Detroit Tigers. |
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June 16, 2013 | OF Ben Verlander assigned to Connecticut Tigers. |
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June 14, 2013 | Detroit Tigers signed OF Ben Verlander. |
Ben Verlander Awards and Honors
Ben Verlander 32 RF
- Full Name: Benjamin Corey Verlander
- Born: January 31, 1992
- Age: 26
- Birthplace: Maidens, VA
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 200
- Draft: Round 14 (2013, DET)
- School: Old Dominion
Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 14th round of the 2013 Draft out of Old Dominion... was previously selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 46th round of the 2010 Draft out of Goochland High School in Maidens, Va. but did not sign... in 2013, he hit .367 with 11 home runs at Old Dominion... younger brother of Tigers ace Justin Verlander... "Super excited for him," Justin Verlander said after his brother was drafted. "He's worked extremely hard. He earned this all on his own. I'm excited for him. I'm excited to see what he does to start his professional career."... parents: Richard and Kathy Verlander... majored in Communications, Minored in Sports Management... Nickname: Verly... person in history would most like to meet: Ted Williams... favorite Movie: "Step Brothers"... favorite Food: Chicken Pot Pie, and Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream... dream vacation: Fiji... made his Minor League debut June 19, 2013 (1-for-3) with Class A Short-Season Connecticut.