Justin Verlander Impresses at 42, Pitches 152 Innings with Giants in 2025

At 42, Justin Verlander completed an impressive 2025 season with the San Francisco Giants, throwing 152 innings across 29 starts, posting a 3.85 ERA and +2.2 fWAR. He became just the 48th pitcher in MLB history to reach 150+ innings at his age. Despite a 4-11 record, his final 13 starts saw a 2.60 ERA over 72.2 IP. His new sweeper pitch was highly effective, demonstrating he still possesses the tools of a solid average pitcher.