What happened: Justin Verlander completed his 21-year professional career with a final pitching appearance on Saturday. The starting pitcher posted a 266-159 record and a 3.33 ERA across 557 career starts.
Why it matters: His retirement marks the end of one of the most accomplished pitching tenures in baseball history. Verlander captured three Cy Young Awards, two World Series championships and one American League MVP award.
By the numbers: The 10-time All-Star amassed 3,560 strikeouts over 3,575.2 innings of work. He allowed 3,057 hits and 1,007 walks while producing a 128 ERA+ and a 3.44 FIP.
What to watch: The veteran will become eligible for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in five years.