Justin Verlander July 2016 AL Pitcher of the Month

Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers was selected the American League Pitcher of the Month for July 2016. During the month the RHP was 4-0, 1.69 ERA, 48 K, 0.89 WHIP, .171 BAA in 42.2 IP over 6 games. This season he is 11-6, 3.54 ERA, 155 K, 1.06 WHIP, .215 BAA in 147.1 IP over 22 games. Over 12 MLB seasons with the Tigers he is 168-103, 3.52 ERA, 2098 K, 1.19 WHIP, .237 BAA in 2258.2 IP over 340 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the second pick of the first round in 2004. Verlander turned 33 on February 20.