After the Tigers signed free-agent Ivn Rodrguez in 2004, Inge played in the outfield, catcher and at third base, batting .287 with 13 home runs that season. My brother works at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monroe and said he's waited on "Verlander's dad" before as well. Charles Brandon Inge (/nd/ INJ; born May 19, 1977) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and catcher and currently a volunteer assistant coach for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team. X-rays revealed a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal. I have checked the mail for everyday for the past week or so, only to find out today on the WRIF that this guy is crazy. Here is a story and a picture:http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060618/SPORTS02/606180588/1051Lee. On September 25, 2010, Inge set the Tigers franchise mark for strikeouts with 1,100. If they could be with me in my shoes for a day, Inge says, his wispy, wheat-colored goatee shaking as he chuckles, it just makes me laugh. i also volunteer at southshore and the ladies there have also talked about him coming in with his "stories". Speaking of which, does anyone still have the story of this guy from the news? Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Of course it never happened, and me and my dad just passed him off as some crazy dude. A few people in the restraunt came up to me and said he had fooled them before too but I think I was the one who fooled him today. No such person. We talked about the Blue Angels, Brad Pitt, Kadaffi (sp) and a few other things such as him being an Air Force Pilot. what a freak. He was invited to play the summer before his junior year in the Cape Cod League, where baseballs best college prospects are showcased. He even told us that Brandon got divorced and remarried Chely Wright at the RenCen! But I have two kids, and I followed them all the way up through Little League once I retired, so it stopped being about me pretty quickly.. Inge has been gone from Detroit pretty much since he left the Tigers in 2012. Craaazy!! LOL, This "Dwight Verlander" comes into my work in Taylor very ofter, always talking about Justin, and the fact that he's going to Lakeland, FL. However, when the Braves catcher thinks back to the final day of the 2006 season, he still feels sadness. This past year, Inge was scheduled to speak at a ChadTough gala along with Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich. for his daughter. The story he gave included everything you have all related, but he has added a story that he owns several classic cars worth millions. We're trying to figure out WHY this guy is going around telling these stories, any ideas? Working with him has been awesome.. GO BLUE!!! After the conversation I shook his hand and said thank you for serving our country. I know Dacula GA chiropractor. Once it became clear that Cabrera, and new first baseman Carlos Guillen, were not meant for either position, the Tigers turned third base into a job mart during a deflating 2008 season in which Inges misery was apparent from the first day of spring camp. The job often goes to young coaches just trying to make it in the industry. He needs to get some help. It seems that from a post a year ago this should be 51st anniversary. just curious, would like to see that writeup. He was named the opening day center fielder after Curtis Granderson was placed on the disabled list. He stayed almost 2 hours, told stories you wouldn't believe, dancing with Shania Twain and the whole ten yards. I found this blog not too long after that. My sister met the imposter at Monroe Wal Mart this morning. I smelled a rat when he said Justin had won three games already this year when his record is really 0-2. Saw him again today at Monroe Walmart. I wish the writer of www.detroittigertales.com can continue to provide so much useful information and unforgettable experience to www.detroittigertales.com readers. Was excited at first, but just had to wonder why a Detroit Tiger's pitcher who just signed a muti- million dollar contract would want sub sandwichs at his wedding???? He wanted someone to teach his daughter how to drive. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. He said he was taking the food he ordered to a 14-year-old girl with leukemia. to confirm appointments of all sorts either for Dwight Verlander or for his daugher Michelle. The guy just came in to our office, driving the white Caddi. He visits kids he wishes had a smattering of the blessings he enjoys. He said he had! It was also noted by one Tyler Inge that Dad seemed to be honoring the names of kids who, wonderful as they might be, werent living at the same residence. Born: Brandon Inge has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Most infuriatingly among charter members of the Inge Must Go Club, he struck out 134 times in 2010 and 170 times in 2009, about par for a player who, during most seasons, averages almost a strikeout per game. One of their loves was BMX motocross bicycle racing. I met this man too! Since 2018, he has been on staff at Legacy Center Sports Complex in. I showed him the ticket with Justins picture on it and of course he said "yep that's my son Justin". Saturday night: chalk up another one for the kid! His best-ever jump: 6 feet, 6 inches, a stunning ascent given his height, which is listed, dubiously, by the Tigers as 5 feet 11. At that moment, the business side of baseball kicked in, he says, referring to a facet of big-league baseball Inge knows intimately. I was suspicious before, but when I asked him what section his seats were in, he hesitated. He bats and throws right-handed. Inge was not drafted out of high school, but by his sophomore year at VCU he was in the scouts sights. It makes sense, Inge said. "Mr. Verlander" came into our driving school in Southgate today. "Dwight Verlander" went on about his son pitching for the Tigers and, as I wasn't biting because I honestly couldn't have cared less, he mentioned it quite a few times trying to get me to take the bait and, I assume, lay a similar story as shown in these posts. Just strange how it all of a sudden came about., Former MLB veteran and Detroit Tigers fav Brandon Inge is enjoying his first collegiate coaching job with the Michigan Baseball staff #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/aXeQQlUyCt, Michigan Baseball (@umichbaseball) March 4, 2021. So I met "Justin Verlander's Dad" today at Meijer:-) He stopped & asked me if I liked the Tigers, then continued to talk about how his son is flying he and his wife out to Australia for a month because he just signed a $80 million dollar contract. He looks to be 75-85 and might top out at 5'5" or so. He gave me the whole, " I have signed baseballs, jerseys,". Having received a record 11.8million votes in the Final Vote, Inge was selected to his first All Star Game, joining teammates Curtis Granderson, Justin Verlander, and Edwin Jackson on the American League squad. ArrgghI wish the crazies would go away!!! I have 1 more lie to add, he told me his father in law was a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns back in the 30's and 40's. So I work at a public building in trenton, and today this guy comes in asking to see a marie perkins. He said he was Justin Verlanders father. Said Justin was getting married soon and the reception was to be at the Ren Cen. He made a full recovery in time to play midway through spring training, and started at third base on Opening Day of the 2010 season in Kansas City.[18]. Brandon Inge had 1,166 hits over his career. If you ever get to meet him have fun with it. Former Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge joined Michigan baseball's coaching staff in January as a volunteer assistant. Here she had her own career. soon as he said that i realized he was also inge's dad a few years back when i got stopped by him at target in woodhaven. LOL He gave me the same story and my step-son told me about a gentleman telling the same tales. Dwight Verlander is still at it. He said "The other guests would be a few Red Wings and Glen frye of the Eagles because Glen frye is Justin's neighbor." He just came into my work as he does about once every 2-3 weeks. [url=http://viessman.org/speed/your/2581/cougar-paw-print-photos.html]motorcops toy run[/url] [url=http://admin.vestskogen.no/cp/scripts/4027/christian-classics-lynn-brooks.html]lyrics masterfade[/url] [url=http://nte.110mb.com/files/public_downloads/1747/pandora-dove-charm.html]earthquake samoa tsunami warning[/url] [url=http://nomorpayments.com/1/1579/ambient-orb-diy.html]billionways[/url] tel:95849301231123. Volunteer assistant Ako Thomas left for a position in the Boston Red Sox organization. anyway this guy is unbelievable. "Dwight" came into my office saying Justin owned a supper club and was going to purchase Matthews Hargrave Chevrolet and wanted to incorporate all of the entities. However, as he was getting ready to leave, he asked my girlfriend if her name was Marilynn! Third base was where he had settled after Hall of Fame-bound catcher Pudge Rodriguez displaced him when Rodriguez was signed as a free agent in February 2004. But to understand how Inge found his way to Ann Arbor, you have to look past the hard-edged facade. 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Met "Dwight Verlander" at our yard sales yesterday in Huron Township. Players spend every waking moment with each other for three or four years. After more than 1,500 games, 5,000 at bats, 152. We're in Grosse Ile, he pulled a fast one on us. Inge loves baseball, but during his playing career, he wasnt always guaranteed to tune in to other MLB games. I saw this guy at Dunkin Donuts in Southgate and he was talking with everybody so I took my food to go because I didn't feel like chatting and I thought he seemed kind of crazy.And then the next day he came into Olive Garden and was saying that he is Justin Verlander's dad. Yeah, this guy came to my garage sale this weekend! I dont think you could pay me enough to go to a major-league coaching staff or a minor-league coaching staff, Inge said. He is a HOAX!!! But nonetheless, his enthusiasm was adorable. This time he came into our sub shop wanting to order almost $3,000 in subs to be delivered at his son's wedding (no other than Justin Verlander). It was interesting to read the other blogs about his stories they seem rather consistant except with Tiger player is his child and what profession his daughter is currently doing!! Shani is Brandon Inges wife, so the couple knew Chad from the day he was born. I blogged this Oct 2009 as well. Inge played college baseball at Virginia Commonwealth University before his MLB career with the Tigers, As and Pirates. He refuses. His daughter won a gold medal in the olympics for swimming, and he got a visit from the military police a few weeks ago saying his other son was killed in Iraq. WowI started doing the Mat50th anniversary..so you had Justin when you were how old? Bakichs message was simple: How would you like to join the coaching staff? WHAT A DOUCHE BAG!!!!! Rarely in a citys baseball history has the knothole through which Detroit Tigers players are viewed invited as much bickering as in the case of Charles Brandon Inge. It's 10:25 am and Justin's "dad" just drove off in his burnt orange colored Dodge Caliber. He was also a pilot in the Blue Angels (even though the Blue Angels is a Navy pilot flight squadron). My friend called her dad to ask him and he told her that there was a guy who went around telling people he was Verlander's dad. Privacy Policy. NOT! I took a picture of him and added it to my facebook for everyone to see this guy. She loves talking with Republicans.. He came into our lighting showroom this afternoon claiming that his son was building a house in West Bloomfield and that he would need lights. He was trying to find a little boy for his son Brandon Inge to give tickets in New Boston (Southwest of Metro Airport). He said his name was Dwight, drove a white cadillac, would get me tickets and parking passes to park with the Tigers. Same old song and dance. i just randomly got on google to see what Inge's dads name was. That man is crazy!! I sat there for almost an hour listening to him thinking what a great guy and great family. i didn't beileve it but i went along because he was kinda nice but ya and he said at brandons wedding, 1600 people came and he danced with shania twayne 4 times, and faith hill once. so kinda weird..peace:), IDK WTH WHO IS THIS MAN IS HE A STALKER? All the same stories, Justin bought him a home on Grosse Isle, they have a 32ft yacht there, Daughter won a Gold medal, His other son died in Iraq,Threw himself on a grenade and saved 22 other soldiers, and they were awarded the congressional medal of honor from Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf at the funeral. ), in Woodhaven, he wouldn't leave us alone, he was following us around. It was the toughest year of my professional life, all because I felt that, no matter how well I performed, I wasnt going to be in the lineup. His father, Dwight, was a 6-foot-4 basketball player at High Point (North Carolina) University and a star during his high-school days in Lynchburg, where he and Linda were classmates and sweethearts before each headed for High Point. Also said he and his wife just returned from a trip to Australia. Chad Carr, the grandson of former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr, was diagnosed with DIPG a form of pediatric brain cancer in September 2014. He works with young players chasing the same dreams that led Inge to a 13-year big-league career and a reputation as a hard-nosed dirt devil on some of the best Tigers teams in recent memory. This guy was in Woodhaven today at the ACO at Fort and Van Horn. He was a second-year player on the Detroit Tigers in 2002 when the team went 55-106, and he was there for the franchise-worst 43-119 record the following year. He came in to our office this morning with the same story everyone elso has cited Justin's dad, 5 year 80 mil contract, daughter md, 19 year old son congressional medal and going to visit 14 year old girl with lukemia kind of sad but he made us smile for a while. Anybody is entitled to their views and to their opinions, but if you put anyone who has bad feelings toward me or a gripe with me, man to man in a conversation, or we go out on the baseball field together, and if you dont like me after that, I dont mind. [31], Inge currently resides in Michigan. They also had the right parents. [4], He then attended Virginia Commonwealth University, where he played on the baseball team as a shortstop and relief pitcher. He talked away about how his son "Justin" is pitching against Minnesota tonight and his wife - of 50 years, last month - was there at the game. I had my encounter with Mr. Inge a few months ago. Today I was at the Southgate city hall and a man came in that looks just like the guy that you profiled in your hall of shame that claims he is Brandon Inge's father. This is so funnymy best friend and I got caught in in Flat Rockgot the whole storyI sat down first and he said he just got back from visiting a little girl with leukemia and spilled the whole story.Justin Verlander's dad..house in Grosse IleOlympian daughter who was engaged to Chad Henne had a 19 year old son who was killed in IraqJustin is getting married to a Macy's model in September or October! Is there anyway we could catch him? I sure hope he doesn't tell anybody else that one of their dear friends has died. He was in our establishment last night and kept some patient patrons busy for half an hour before our death glares finally chased him out. Me and my co-workers talked to him for about 20 min. I was standing in line and the old dude next to me said he liked my Tigers hat and that his son pitched for them. I suggested he contact and attorney but he said he would bring Justin by one day with his tax returns so we could talk about it. In-between hops? The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Dwight verlander is off to Florida for spring training lol I just met him this morning Orangeish jeep I think he's driving now. Leyland decided in that September that Inge would be returning to his infield home in 2009. Brandon, meanwhile, was burrowing through the Tigers minor-league subcontinent. We got duped also, but what a hoot it was! He pulled up in an Orange Dodge Journey. But he also works with infielders, outfielders, even pitchers. My father has been a huge Cardinal fan for most of his life which includes the 1934 World Series betweem the Tigers and Cardinals. He told us it was his daughter's birthday, and then told us again that he was Verlander's dad. [10] On October 27, 2006, Inge struck out versus St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright for the final out of the 2006 World Series. GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP Brandon Inge's measure of success won't be how many college baseball players he helps develop or how many championship teams have his imprint. Brandon Inge was released by the Tigers following their game on April 26, 2012. really now? Same story. poor guy, I hope he has family that can help him because I truly think he believes what he says is true. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. i looked up justin verlanders dad on the internet because i didnt know what he looked like and the guy who had just come in wasnt him. I feel so dumb. Inside the University of Michigan baseball facilities, Brandon Inge technically has an office. All the way home I kept wondering (and flattered) as to why he chose me. We found out later that he had been to another OB/GYn office at the end of March and made an appointment too and promised them tickets as well. He was registering for baby stuff for his daughter and he was telling stories about just losing a son in Iraq. He was one aisle over talking to some people (very loudly) and offering them tickets and parking passes. Why does he do this? Brownstown Chiropractic clinic. He was just in woodhaven today at my sisters garage sale. Emerald was one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. Today I met this man too! He told me all the Brandon and war stories, I told him he should write a book. Or, maybe somewhere out there in a baseball world rife with flaws, theres a better reason to squabble. Poor little guy he is in a real fantacy world. In his first game against the Tigers a week later, Inge hit a grand slam. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Robin Ventura is a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State. I would think he could get in some sort of trouble, the strange thing is his stories rolled off of his tongue as if they were versed so many times. He claims his son Jason bought him and his Wife a house on Grosse Ile and two new Cadillacs. That new York phone number that this "Dwight Verlander" is giving out is MY work number. By the way.it was going to be held at the Ren Cen. He was about 70 years old and driving a white Cadillac. Shani Inge got to know Tammi Carr through their work together at C.S. :). He is going next week to stay with his good friend Barry Gibb for a month. [4] Previously a shortstop, Inge became a catcher. At least he knows about it so hopefully he has good security. Here's another for your reading enjoyment! Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 11:03PM. Politics and baseball have had their historic tussles, but the two spheres can also blend benignly, and at one of the summer leagues functions at which the senators office participated, Inge and Shani got acquainted. I met this guy that said he was his dad too. I'd be very creeped out if I was Brandon Inge. During his time with the Tigers, Inge has had more position changes than Mitt Romney and John Kerry. i just laughed, We just had a visit from "Dwight Verlander" at our Garage Sale in Brownstown today! He ordered some items from one of the girls and when she called to set up delivery to his mansion on Grosse Isle, she received the bad news. May 19, 1977 Numerous studies accompany that pregnancy large occurs during the elementary three months of infertility cure and treatment beyond six months is not recommended. Justin bought him a house on Grosse Ile, and that Justin lives in West Bloomfield. I think I'll tell him next time he comes in that I'm out of snake oil and ask if he knows anyone who sells it! well he smelled really bad and was not put together. My tickets and parking pass should arrive any day now. Brandon Inge Positions: Third Baseman and Catcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-11 , 190lb (180cm, 86kg) Born: May 19, 1977 (Age: 45-280d) in Lynchburg, VA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 1x All-Star 12 15 18 7 2 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. His and Shanis domestic tranquility has been upped by the one event that dislodged Shani from government: the births of their sons, Tyler, 6, and Chase, 3. Her kids are her life, says Inge, who doesnt dispute that theyve had the same effect on him. We met the guy at the POB at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. HE TOLD ME HIS SON PITCHED FOR THE TIGERS, AND ASKED ME IF I LIKE THEM. " (Brandon) Inge is an athletic freak of nature. MLB third baseman who spent his first 12 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, and became known for his fielding prowess. These two perspectives have become entrenched rooting sections split by irreconcilable differences. He bought a raffle ticket, wrote down his name as "D. Verlander" living on "Gros Isle", and giving a new york phone number. He was telling the people outside about his "son". He knows the difference between the college game and the pro game all too well. I've never been duped like this before, but as of today---Sunday, March 21,2010---count me and my sister in!! amazing!! And then he said his 19 year old son passed a few months ago because he jumped on a grenade and saved 26 other soldiers and General Norman Schwartzkoff was at his son's funeral. "[1] In 2006, his diving stop and subsequent throw from his knees to put out Gary Bennett in an interleague game, on June 25 against the St. Louis Cardinals earned him the ESPN defensive play of the year for a third baseman. My family and I were visited my father in law's grave at Michigan Memorial Cemetary on May 1, 2007 and this guy came up to us and told us he was Branon Inge's father. I also watched the news last nightyep same guy! And he strikes again!!! Hes amazing picking up tendencies that pitchers have, realizing what were doing out there so we dont get picked when were going up against other teams, Michigan pitcher Steven Hajjar said. [21], Inge received the 2010 Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award, given by the Major League Baseball Players Association each year "to the player whose on-field performances and community outreach most inspire others to higher levels of achievement. Wish I would of mapquested the phony address he gave us before he left.What a crazy nut job! He even wears a permanent testament to his boys, one on each arm. Told me his wife hit big at Greektown last night, $25000, and that his son, Justin Verlander, was there, then had to fly back to Cleveland to finish the series with the Indians. Two years later, following a long-distance relationship that both frustrated and exhilarated each person, they were married. Weve taken you in the second round.. And he's a short guy! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). He claimed to be a retired fighter pilot.Sweet guy, no need for silly stories though. Dwight was excited that spring training was just around the corner for Justin, and about his upcoming nuptials. He said he was Justin Verlander's "dad" and he was getting ready to head down to Lakeland, FL with Justin for spring training. The whole encounter seemed a little too good to be true, especially just in the appearance of this guy, so I think that my sister and I have met the same Phony Dwight Verlander as everyone else. Still driving the white Cadillac. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. Tim Hudson is a volunteer pitching coach at Auburn. (On the day he was measured, Inge was likely wearing elevator heels.). Any season ticket holder can tell you immediately what section they are in, the row, seat numbers and yard line! Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. he says justin bought him a house in grosse ile, seems to be a very nice man that loves Iggys pizza instead of little ceaser's hahahaha, or maybe just the conversation, comes in at least once a week and orders a small pepperoni pizza. Just met Mr Verlander last week in Woodhaven. He wouldn't show me an ID though. Later, the guy found us again in the store and acted as if he'd never seen us before. I contacted a high school buddy who confirmed that he is alive and well. He played 12 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, one with the Oakland Athletics and one with the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). Said his youngest son just died in Iraq and was 19. My dad was telling me about the WRIF story a couple weeks ago, but then that they had Brandon Inge last week on the radio. We had ours that day. I stood by the pharmacy to see what name he would give, said picking up for Verlander, but there was nothing there and he acted like his wife took it to the wrong place, yeah right ! Theres no chance. He got another guys address for Tigers tickets. He asked how many tickets we needed to go to the games and asked if we could be there at 6pm on the nights that Justin was pitching - that way Justin would sign autographs for us. COOKIE! All previous links are dead and cannot google up a picture. He was very polite and personable but obviously not firing on all eight cylinders. apparantly they can't keep his millions of $$$ in order. I knew it was him right off the bat but he bolted before I had a chance to politely turn the tables on him. Can't believe this guy has been doing this for over 3 years! Eek! It was at bob evans in monroe on June 3, 2006. This thread is archived . He told us that he was Dwight Verlander, father to Justin Verlander, and proceeded to tell us a big story about his "son" and even told us that he was going to be having Easter dinner with 7 of the tigers that day. [30] On April 23, 2013, Inge was recalled from AAA. Related Topics . Brandon Inge - a team leading 16 th home run, a single and 3 RBI. i told him i didnt know who she was and he said "well i'm donating a few autographed baseball stuff from my son justin verlander because her daughter has cancer" well we do host a lot of events for fundraisers as such so i didnt think anything of it. Table: Monthly Splits for Justin Verlander. Dwight just stopped by today. THEN about a year later we were surprised by him again! Brandon Inge is on Twitter at BrandonInge. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Guess I got "hit" too. 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