Justin Verlander’s journey began at Old Dominion University, where he defied expectations. 'I had nothing to prove... I wanted to see where that took me,' Verlander reflects.
Despite doubts from MLB scouts due to a strep throat setback, Verlander found a place to thrive at Old Dominion, stating, 'I had an inkling that I had talent...'
Evan Chipman reminisces on Verlander's arrival: 'He was a little cocky... but bravado works best when backed up.' It set the tone for Verlander's successful career.
Verlander's promise and confidence shone through despite starting at a lesser program: 'Players with Verlander's promise don’t often pick places like Old Dominion.'
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