15+ Justin Verlander Quotes On Winning, Coaching And Teamwork

Justin Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. He previously played for the Detroit Tigers for 13 seasons, with whom he won the 2011 American League MVP Award and Cy Young Award. He is a six-time All-Star, and has led the American League in wins and strikeouts four times each. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Justin Verlander on leadership, winning, coaching.

All I know is that if I continue to pitch well, good things will keep happening. — Justin Verlander

I am an emotional pitcher, but I can control it. When I was in high school, I was a little immature and I let my emotions get the best of me. — Justin Verlander

I'm a power guy. Good fastball. A knuckle curve, which I can throw for strikes. A changeup which sinks down and away from lefties and I can also throw for strikes. — Justin Verlander

The only thing I can control is how well I pitch. — Justin Verlander

I kind of realized I couldn't blow the ball by everybody. In high school I could do that, but now it's not going to work. I need to pitch.' — Justin Verlander

I want to show that I can pitch well and get along with the guys in the locker room.' — Justin Verlander

I like to challenge hitters with a 'Here it is, hit it,' mentality. It's definitely a big part of my game, especially when I get in situations where I need it. I usually save a little bit so it's there for me. — Justin Verlander

I think that a starting pitcher has to do something special to be as valuable or more so than a position player. — Justin Verlander

I'm hoping to learn something new every day. It sounds corny, but I really do come in here every day, listening and talking with the veteran guys and seeing what I can absorb. — Justin Verlander

I am always going to be working on location, even if I have a 20-year career. Talk to me in 15 years and I will still be working on location. It's something I can always do better. Right now, it's not nearly where it could be, so it gives me something to work on every day. — Justin Verlander

If you had told me at the beginning of the year that I was going to be a shoo-in for the Cy Young, I would have been absolutely ecstatic and amazed. — Justin Verlander

I use high velocity to keep hitters off balance. — Justin Verlander

When an artist wants to paint a painting, they have all those things in their head that they want to portray on a canvas. It's the same thing when I'm pitching. I have all these thoughts going through my head about how I want to pitch: which pitch I want to throw here, and why do I want to throw it? — Justin Verlander

To hit 100 miles per hour, that's something. I couldn't believe it when I first saw it, but it's something I can do and think about. — Justin Verlander

If you expect greatness, greatness shouldn't surprise you. — Justin Verlander

Life Lessons by Justin Verlander

1. Hard work and dedication are key to success; Justin Verlander has worked hard to become one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball.
2. Consistency is important; Justin Verlander has been able to maintain a high level of performance over a long period of time.
3. Never give up; despite injuries and setbacks, Justin Verlander has persevered and continued to strive for excellence.