Justin Verlander has perfect ending with family after his final MLB start

Justin Verlander is one of the best pitchers in MLB history, but the veteran decided it's time for him to retire after the season ends. Still, Verlander was able to get a final start with the Detroit Tigers, and it included a surreal and special moment for him and his family.

Verlander got the start for the Tigers against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon in Detroit, pitching well by allowing just two runs. The important part of the day, though, was when he exited the contest in front of a thankful Tigers crowd, and even got an emotional moment with his family on the field.

The future Hall-of-Famer had many great moments over the past few decades, but it's hard to beat what happened on Comerica Field on Saturday. This was a day that he, his family and Tigers fans will never forget.

Here's how Verlander ended his storied career.

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Justin Verlander exits final start

Verlander came back from an injury in time to make one final MLB start before he retires from the game in the offseason. The veteran allowed two runs in 5.1 innings on Saturday against the Pirates when Tigers manager A.J. Hinch took him out of the game, but that triggered an emotional exit.

On the field, alongside Hinch, ran his daughter Genevieve, who gave the pitcher a huge hug on the mound at Comerica Park. Verlander broke down in tears as the fans and players gave him a standing ovation before he was able to walk off the mound one more time, this time with his daughter.

Verlander then met his wife, Kate, and his son, Bellamy, at the Tigers' dugout. The entire scene had a very Hollywood feel to it.

Verlander first debuted for the Tigers in 2005, he spent the next 21 years as one of the best pitchers in baseball history. At 43 years-old, Verlander lasted as long as he could before he was able to go out with the team that drafted him.

Despite signing with the Tigers in the offseason, he was only able to appear in two games for the team as his body failed to stay healthy. However, this exit was a perfect way for him to end his career.