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Besides strikeouts, what other category did Verlander lead the American League in, in 2009?

  • ERA

  • Wins

  • Shutouts

  • Saves

Answer

Besides strikeouts, Justin Verlander also led the American League in wins in 2009. He won 24 games that year, which was more than any other pitcher in the league. This was a major accomplishment for Verlander, as he had only won 19 games the previous year. Verlander's 24 wins helped the Detroit Tigers win the American League Central division title.
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