88R4999 CW-D
 
  By: Hull H.R. No. 28
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros has been
  named the recipient of the 2022 American League Outstanding Pitcher
  Players Choice Award from the Major League Baseball Players
  Association; and
         WHEREAS, Selected by other MLB players for the accolade,
  Mr. Verlander was also honored as the 2022 AL Comeback Player of the
  Year after returning from elbow surgery on his throwing arm; after
  sitting out most of the 2020 and 2021 seasons, the 39-year-old ace
  delivered one of his finest campaigns in 2022, notching a
  career-best and MLB-leading 1.75 earned run average to set a
  Houston franchise record; he posted an 18-4 record in 28
  regular-season starts, and he led the AL in wins, ERA, walks and
  hits per inning pitched, and opponents batting average; moreover,
  in his 12 starts following a Houston loss, he was 9-0 with a 1.11
  ERA; and
         WHEREAS, A crucial component of the Astros' thrilling
  postseason run in 2022, Mr. Verlander excelled in Game 1 of the
  American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees;
  pitching six innings, he recorded 11 strikeouts and allowed just
  three hits and one walk, becoming the oldest starting pitcher to win
  an ALCS opener; the 4-2 win sparked Houston's four-game sweep of the
  Yankees and a coveted berth in the World Series; and
         WHEREAS, The highlight of Mr. Verlander's 2022 season came on
  November 3, when he recorded the first World Series win of his
  career in a 3-2 Game 5 decision over the Philadelphia Phillies;
  competing in his fifth World Series, and making his ninth start, he
  threw 94 pitches in five innings to stymie the Phillies' offense; he
  was the fourth-oldest starting pitcher to claim a win in the Fall
  Classic, and thanks in part to his vital contributions, the Astros
  went on to secure the World Series title; and
         WHEREAS, Justin Verlander has earned the lasting respect of
  his fellow players and the admiration of countless fans across
  Texas and the nation, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in
  recognizing him for his exceptional achievements with the Houston
  Astros; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Justin Verlander on receiving the
  2022 American League Outstanding Pitcher Players Choice Award from
  the Major League Baseball Players Association and extend to him
  sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Verlander as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.