Justin Verlander
Date of Birth: 2/20/1983
Rookie Card Year: 2005
Investment Rating: 8.0
Overview
As one of baseball's most dominant pitchers, Justin Verlander rookie cards and memorabilia are among the most popular in the hobby.
His rise to the majors can be defined as All-American. A top prospect in high school, he eventually went on to play collegiate ball at Old Dominion University. Verlander's over-powering 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. He has already racked up several All-Star selections, multiple 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.
See also: Top Justin Verlander Cards to Collect
Best Justin Verlander Rookie Cards
 2005 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Justin Verlander #239 Autograph #/99
One of Velander's most limited rookie cards, it features an on-card autograph and is serial-numbered to 99. A well-designed card, laid out vertically, the card's gold foil accents and prominent picture make this a classic.
2005 SP Authentic Justin Verlander RC #137 Autograph #/185
The clean design of the SP Authentic brand has always been an attractive option for rookie card collectors and Verlander's is no exception. A near full-body action photo, on-card autograph and numbering to 185 makes this a solid choice for the cornerstone of any Verlander player collection
2005 Bowman Chrome Justin Verlander RC #331 Autograph
Despite the lack of serial numbering or known print run, the Bowman Chrome brand has such a loyal following, that it has truly lived up to its moniker as "Home of the Rookie Card." Featuring an on-card signature and chromium card stock, this is the quintessential Justin Verlander rookie card.
Rookie Cards
Justin Verlander Rookie Card Checklist
Budget Justin Verlander 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 Justin Verlander 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 3/799
- 2005 Topps Pristine #101
- 2005 Upper Deck Reflections #241
- 2005 Upper Deck Sweet Spot #59
- 2005 Upper Deck Trilogy #57
Premium Justin Verlander Rookie Cards
- 2005 Bowman's Best #102 Autograph #/974
- 2005 Bowman Chrome #331 Autograph
- 2005 Bowman Sterling #JV Autographed Jersey
- 2005 Donruss Classics #201 Autograph #/400
- 2005 Donruss Elite #176 Autograph #/500
- 2005 Fleer Authentix #120 Autograph #/250
- 2005 Leaf Certified Materials #221 Autograph #/299
- 2005 Leaf Limited #203 Autograph #/70
- 2005 SP Authentic #137 Autograph #/185
- 2005 SPx #135 Autograph #/285
- 2005 Topps Chrome #242 Autograph Print Run: 1770
- 2005 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection #69 #/55
- 2005 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection #239 Autograph #/99
- 2005 Upper Deck Ultimate Signature #145 Autograph #/125
- 2005 Upper Deck Update #180 Autograph #/75
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Autograph Guide
Justin Verlander Autographed Memorabilia Buying Guide
Below you will find an example of what Justin Verlander's authentic signature looks like. This can be used as a first point of reference for determining the legitimacy of autograph memorabilia, but is not a substitute for having your items authenticated by a well-respected professional autograph authentication company. Some of the trusted sources within the sports memorabilia market include the following companies: PSA, JSA, Steiner, and Tristar.Â
Justin Verlander Cut Signature Exemplar
Justin Verlander Key Signature Attributes: An authentic Justin Verlander signature autograph will exhibit several distinguishing characteristics. Regardless of the type of item or when it was signed, look for the following signature features:
- Signature is signed on a light upward angle.
- The signature is defined by the letter "J" which consists of an elongated lower loop.
- A long tail of the "J" is present and flows to the right across more than half of the signature.
- The letter "u" is visible.
- An oversized "V" equal in size to the "J" is clearly visible.
- The last alpha character resembles the letter "d" but can also be described as a blend of an "oc."
- His jersey number "35" is often inscribed.
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Kelly
Living in Houston I am a huge JV fan and there’s no doubt he will be in the HOF as he has had an amazing career. During the summer of 2020 his cards dropped in value which I am sure was because of the pandemic but it was at that time I decided to stock up on his RC. Most of them have are now selling for 2-3 times what I paid so I am glad I bought them.