88R4999 CW-D
By: Hull H.R. No. 28
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros has been
named the recipient of the 2022 American League Outstanding Pitcher
Players Choice Award from the Major League Baseball Players
Association; and
WHEREAS, Selected by other MLB players for the accolade,
Mr. Verlander was also honored as the 2022 AL Comeback Player of the
Year after returning from elbow surgery on his throwing arm; after
sitting out most of the 2020 and 2021 seasons, the 39-year-old ace
delivered one of his finest campaigns in 2022, notching a
career-best and MLB-leading 1.75 earned run average to set a
Houston franchise record; he posted an 18-4 record in 28
regular-season starts, and he led the AL in wins, ERA, walks and
hits per inning pitched, and opponents batting average; moreover,
in his 12 starts following a Houston loss, he was 9-0 with a 1.11
ERA; and
WHEREAS, A crucial component of the Astros' thrilling
postseason run in 2022, Mr. Verlander excelled in Game 1 of the
American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees;
pitching six innings, he recorded 11 strikeouts and allowed just
three hits and one walk, becoming the oldest starting pitcher to win
an ALCS opener; the 4-2 win sparked Houston's four-game sweep of the
Yankees and a coveted berth in the World Series; and
WHEREAS, The highlight of Mr. Verlander's 2022 season came on
November 3, when he recorded the first World Series win of his
career in a 3-2 Game 5 decision over the Philadelphia Phillies;
competing in his fifth World Series, and making his ninth start, he
threw 94 pitches in five innings to stymie the Phillies' offense; he
was the fourth-oldest starting pitcher to claim a win in the Fall
Classic, and thanks in part to his vital contributions, the Astros
went on to secure the World Series title; and
WHEREAS, Justin Verlander has earned the lasting respect of
his fellow players and the admiration of countless fans across
Texas and the nation, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in
recognizing him for his exceptional achievements with the Houston
Astros; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Justin Verlander on receiving the
2022 American League Outstanding Pitcher Players Choice Award from
the Major League Baseball Players Association and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Verlander as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.