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The Houston Astros have had some incredible pitchers come through their organization over the years. Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, and many others have made their mark on Astros history. One of the most recent iconic Astros pitchers is veteran Justin Verlander, who played in the city for seven seasons.
While he's had an incredible, and likely Hall of Fame career, Verlander still has one major accomplishment he wants to achieve. However, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, "Justin Verlander's dream of becoming MLB's next, and likely last 300-game winner is sadly fading away."
Reaching 300 career wins is an incredible feat. Out of the thousands of pitchers in Major League Baseball history, only 24 have reached such a milestone. Verlander sits at 262 career wins, 41st place all-time, and 38 wins shy of 300.
But, after 20 years in the big leagues and at 42 years old, Verlander has an uphill battle to reach 300 career wins. In 2025, now with the San Francisco Giants, Verlander has a 0-5 record after 12 starts.
In year 20, Verlander is struggling mightily. He has a 4.52 ERA and has yet to win a game this season. With his struggles so far, and his future in baseball uncertain, there's a real chance that Verlander falls short of 300 career wins.
During his seven seasons with the Astros, Verlander earned 73 wins and had his best winning percentage (.723) in any stint with a team in his career. He won 183 games with the Detroit Tigers and six with the New York Mets.
Between his age, the wear and tear on his body, and the struggles this season, Verlander is unlikely to reach 300 career wins. He could still try, but it doesn't seem likely based on where he stands right now.
While it'll be sad if he doesn't reach the milestone, Verlander still would be one of the best pitchers since the turn of the century, and is a shoo-in for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and likely a first ballot.
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