Justin Verlander's rise to the majors can be defined as All-American. A top pitching prospect in high-school, he eventually went on to play collegiate ball at Old Dominion University. Verlander's dominant pitching helped lead Team USA to a silver medal at the 2003 Pan Am Games.
Catching the eye of numerous scouts, he was taken by the Detroit Tigers as the second overall pick in the 2004 MLB Draft. His quick rise through the minors was due, in no small part, to his ability to locate his 100+ mph fastball for strikes.
Verlander went on to become the American League's Rookie of the Year in 2006 and helped lead the Tigers to a World Series match-up against the St. Louis Cardinals. Already he has racked up four All-Star selections, two no-hitters and a Pitching Triple Crown, leading the league in ERA, wins, and strikeouts.
When it comes to cards and collectibles, hard-throwing pitchers garner a lot of attention. His part in leading a resurgence in the Motor City has helped his signature maintain its value. It's also coveted by collectors who chase pitchers with no-hitters. As Verlander continues to rack up the accolades, the value of his signed items will continue to go up.
Verlander has over 40 rookie cards, including several autographs. All were released in 2005. He also has Upper Deck Team USA cards and autographs dating back to 2003.
Justin Verlander Rookie Card Checklist
Budget Rookie Cards
- 2005 Bowman #174
- 2005 Bowman Heritage #220
- 2005 Donruss Champions #381
- 2005 Donruss Diamond Kings #265
- 2005 Donruss Team Heroes #371
- 2005 Fleer Classic Clippings #125
- 2005 Playoff Prestige #151
- 2005 Studio #114
- 2005 Throwback Threads #213
- 2005 Topps #677
- 2005 Topps Total #762
- 2005 Topps Turkey Red #272
- 2005 UD Portraits #84
- 2005 Upper Deck #430
- 2005 Upper Deck Artifacts #237 (/799)
- 2005 Upper Deck Origins #241
- 2005 Upper Deck Origins Old Judge #241
- 2005 Upper Deck Pro Sigs #105
- 2005 Zenith #213
Mid-Range Rookie Cards
- 2005 Absolute Memorabilia #100
- 2005 Flair #68 (/699)
- 2005 Fleer National Pastime #69 (/699)
- 2005 Fleer Patchworks #75 (/499)
- 2005 Fleer Platinum #105 (/1000)
- 2005 SkyBox Autographics #115 (/750)
- 2005 Timeless Treasures #59 (/799)
- 2005 Topps Pristine #101
- 2005 Upper Deck Reflections #241
- 2005 Upper Deck Sweet Spot #59
- 2005 Upper Deck Trilogy #57
Premium Rookie Cards
- 2005 Bowman's Best #102 (/974, autographed)
- 2005 Bowman Chrome #331 (autographed)
- 2005 Bowman Sterling #JV (autographed jersey)
- 2005 Donruss Classics #201 (/400, autographed)
- 2005 Donruss Elite #176 (/500, autographed)
- 2005 Fleer Authentix #120 (/250, autographed)
- 2005 Leaf Certified Materials #221 (/299, autographed)
- 2005 Leaf Limited #203 (/70, autographed)
- 2005 SP Authentic #137 (/185, autographed)
- 2005 SPx #135 (/185, autographed)
- 2005 Topps Chrome #242 (/1770, autographed)
- 2005 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection #69 (/55)
- 2005 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection #239 (/99, autographed)
- 2005 Upper Deck Ultimate Signature #145 (/125, autographed)
- 2005 Upper Deck Update #180 (/75, autographed)
Card Gallery:
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- 2005 Leaf Limited Justin Verlander (/70)
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- 2005 SP Authentic Justin Verlander (/185)
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- 2005 Topps Chrome Justin Verlander
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- 2005 Topps Justin Verlander
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- 2005 Upper Deck Trilogy Justin Verlander
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- 2005 Upper Deck Update Justin Verlander (/75)
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John Sharp | Oct 18, 2011 | Reply
I have a few JV cards, and I need to see what they are and what they’re worth.
Best pitcher in baseball in 2001 for sure.