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He also claims to have been the pilot that flew the mission to bomb Khadafi's house in Libya back in the 1980's. [7] Inge appeared in 79 games with the Tigers, batting .180 and posting 11 doubles and 15 RBI.[7]. It was Trini House, a Tigers scout who was responsible for Inges region. I heard this story at Subway in Woodhaven a few months ago, so I didn't believe it. Guy is nice as hell and just appears to be lonely and looking for attention. My mom called me today and said she met a guy at Home Depot in Woodhaven who was Inge's dad, and that he was going to Lakeland tomorrow. Inge was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 3, 2001, with the Detroit Tigers. What a nut! He asked if we would like to have tickets to the next game that his son pitched at and we were all excited, and gave him our addresses and how many tickets we needed. He stopped me because I was wearing a Tiger jacket and hat,this is the last time I wear my Tiger jacket and cap. same thing happened to me in the check out line at Meijer's in Woodhaven. [10] On October 27, 2006, Inge struck out versus St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright for the final out of the 2006 World Series. Since I didn't want to be rude I lowered my eyes and hid my laughs until he focused his attention on me. Now it really gets WIERD. Also said he was a Fighter Pilot in the Air Force and served 30 years. July 21, 2013 Guy was in Southgate Meijer's again-the day before the big Feb snow stormVerlander's dad. He was also a pilot in the Blue Angels (even though the Blue Angels is a Navy pilot flight squadron). 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. Join our linker program. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Guess I got "hit" too. He claims that Brandon bought him a 6 bedroom house out on Grosse Ile and Justin Verlander and Chris Shelton live there with him during the off-season.I had this interesting chat with this fella this week at the WalMart in Monroe! There is not much to state except the following universal truth: 30 seconds after permanently deleting/throwing/burning it, you need it. That new York phone number that this "Dwight Verlander" is giving out is MY work number. Mobile app for news, photos and video on the go. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. It seems that from a post a year ago this should be 51st anniversary. What else would he be doing? Not surprisingly, the big hitter for the Cardinals was Albert Pujols who went 4 for 4 including his Major League leading 26 th home run in the 9 th inning off Todd Jones. 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. [7], Inge began 2001 in the majors, debuting as Detroit's starting catcher on opening day and throwing out a pair of Minnesota Twins baserunners in the game. Not believing this to be true, and still believing that he was who he said he was, I looked up his name and found this site, along with the tv coverage from the hall of shame. After more than 1,500 games, 5,000 at bats, 152. I have a picture of the back of him somewhere at home, but you can't see his face obviously. Birthdate: 5/19/1977 (45 y, 8 m, 27 d) Drafted: 1998 June Amateur Draft - Round: 2, Pick: 14, Overall: 57, Team: Detroit Tigers A bit bored, I decided to Google the name of an interesting man whom came into my antique shop. He wouldnt dare come near us though just wanted to let everyone know that Iggy's Pizza in woodhaven, is also getting these visits from this older man, claiming to be the father of Justin Verlander, drives a white caddy, talks about being a fighter pilot, has 4 kids, 3 boys and a daughter, michelle? Update: The number is a New York NY number; unpublished. My husband also heard the same stories at an oil change place in Brownstown, guy had a white Cadillac.I thought I heard of a Verlander father imposter going around a long time ago, then came home and googled it and found this blog! It was almost 1 when we heard the story so that white cadillac must also have a warp speed to get him to the airport and through security to catch a flight in 45 minutes! For now, his coaching aspirations do not extend beyond Michigan. Charles Brandon Inge (/ n d / INJ ; born May 19, 1977) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and catcher. 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. He's been in my work before saying he was Inge's father. This time he was claiming he was Justin Verlander's father, he lived on East River in Grosse Ile, and that his son wanted to open a sporting goods store in Southgate. Well today we were had. He has been in the office about 2-3 times and I think he just forgot he had been here before with a similar story about this and the flight stories too!! Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. With the absence of backup catcher Vance Wilson, Inge filled this role for the 13-time Gold Glove winner Ivn Rodrguez. Also told us he was a Blue Angel, had just met Brad Pitt and was going to Australia to spend a month with Barry Gib. He actually paid $30.00 cash for the above service and left. A man about 5' 3" or 4" told me he was Justin verlanders father and that I would be receiving 10 free tiger tickets and sit right next to the tigers. What a weirdo! 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. Said he was in Korean, Vietnam, Panama and Blew-up Khadafi's House killing Khadafi's Daughter. Having dinner with my sister and her family. He is a HOAX!!! Wasted an hour. I asked him for his autograph too! Funny, though, he could only manage to tip me a dollar :-p, I just ran into the so called justin verlanders father at the PDQ oil change in wyandotte on eureka, What a sweet old guy. Our own urban legend! He even wears a permanent testament to his boys, one on each arm. I met this clown today at the Quizno's on Telegraph in Monroe! Inge never suspected an eight-week stint playing for the Bourne Braves would deliver a blessing beyond baseball. The tributes are ink-black and written in script on each forearm, the product of a San Francisco tattoo artist who was recommended by well-decorated teammates Joel Zumaya and Ryan Perry. i work at west marine in taylor and this old guy came in pretending to be brandon inge's dad and a retired airforce pilot saying that he wanted top of the line of lifejackets, but that brandon would be paying for them because he just negoiated a 24 million dollar deal. [4] For the season, he batted .244, with 9 homers and 46 runs batted in. April 27, 2012, 4:41 PM. He told us how his boy was getting married his daughter just graduated from U of M. His wife was in Florida. After the conversation I shook his hand and said thank you for serving our country. He told us he was in the Blue Angels show a few weeks back flying a plane for them. And, all I can say is, Buddy, this game isnt easy.. He even told us that Brandon got divorced and remarried Chely Wright at the RenCen! The five years Ive been here, Ive seen him make as many unbelievable plays as Ive ever seen in baseball, says Jim Leyland, the Tigers manager who was just fine with managements off-season decision to sign Inge to a contract extension that runs through 2012. People who dont understand the game, who dont understand that much about baseball, dont appreciate how he makes tough plays look easy. May 19, 1977 His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of . Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. She didn't know any better and believed him. Well, I hope he enjoys the warm weather About 2 months ago my mother and I were eating at a restraunt in Trenton. "[22], On June 3, 2011, Inge was placed on the 15-day disabled list with mononucleosis. He quickly walked away cause by my husands face the guy knew my husband knew he was lying. " (Brandon) Inge is an athletic freak of nature. Inge grabs ground balls of all speeds and angles, not to mention bunts and slow rollers destined to be scored as checked-swing singles, with the fury and precision of a hawk picking off a field mouse.His throws are bullets that, in the case of a bunt, might by design be thrown so far to the left of first base Inge looks as if hes flinging the ball into right-center field. No such person. this man came into the 711 in trenton, mi on king rd today claiming to be justin verlanders dad..he's come in before too. Exceeded rookie limits during 2001 season, More Brandon Inge Pages at Baseball Reference. [30] On April 23, 2013, Inge was recalled from AAA. The end of Clomid cure in treating infertility is to decree reasonable ovulation willingly prefer than give rise to the growth of numerous eggs. He also mentioned his son who was killed in Military Action and got the Medal of Honor at age 19, he mentioned his daughter who is marrying Chad Henne this June (after having won the gold medal in swimming in the 2008 Olympics), and the fact that he (Dwight)was in the Blue Angels. We had the pleasure of meeting this man as well at our Podiatry office yesterday!! I would just like to see him one more time to tell him to watch who he tells his stories to. She loves talking with Republicans.. Former Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge joined Michigan baseball's coaching staff in January as a volunteer assistant. But the biggest thing for him is an energy guy, a guy that people always want to be around.. My family and I were at Michigan Memorial this past Sunday, which also happened to be Easter and we were there because it was my brothers birthday, whom had passed away three years ago. Nice topics, I am looking this type of topics, I want more. Coaches get invited to their former players weddings. She asked him why he was in Monroe since he had said his son just bought him a house in Gross Ille. Of course I wasn't telling him anything he didn't already know. He said he would get us all tickets and how his son is in Florida for spring training. Inge got a taste of that at Detroit Country Day School. He just drove up and started talking. Profile: Detroit Tigers Third Baseman Brandon Inge, Detroit Riverwalk, Campus Martius, and DIA Win USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Awards, Updates on the Michigan State University Shooting, How to Cope with Active Shooting Tragedies. [23] In 239 plate appearances with Detroit in 2011, he recorded a .177 batting average, before being designated for assignment on July 20. Her name is Michelle. Inge signed with the Tigers in 1998, making his Major League debut on April 3, 2001, as a catcher. Still driving the white Cadillac. Not holding out breathe for the Tiger Tickets needless to say LOL!! He wouldn't and got mad that we didn't believe him and stormed off. On July 19, 2010, Inge was hit on the left hand by a pitch. In fact, his momentum as he speeds down the third-base line, and the sidespin on a ball thrown with an underhand motion, creates a flight path that Inge must calculate to an almost ridiculous extreme. [28] The signing provided infield depth for Oakland, who lost Scott Sizemore to a knee injury. Many thanks to him. I met Dwight Verlander at Meijer's in Woodhaven yesterday. He told me nearly everything that has been mentioned here. 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. He was bragging about how his son Justin just bought him and his wife a new house on Grosse Ile and a new Cadilliac and his wife a new hummer. Hasn't given me the Tiger(knows I'm not into sports) Dad talk but everything fits the M.O.. It was at bob evans in monroe on June 3, 2006. So this guy is at Olive Garden Friday, 6/5/09, and he tells us he is Justin Verlander's dad. MLB third baseman who spent his first 12 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, and became known for his fielding prowess. [4] Previously a shortstop, Inge became a catcher. I was working and he came in and said his son is the third baseman for the detroit tigers. [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. Brandon Inge is on Twitter at BrandonInge. That number broke the Detroit Tigers single season record for assists by a third baseman (previously 389 by Aurelio Rodrguez in 1974) and was only 14 short of the all time MLB record for assists by a third baseman (set by Graig Nettles in 1971). Made me laugh alot!! Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. He was selected to his only MLB All-Star game in 2009. October 13, 2010Another Dwight Verlander's father sighting today at Jet's Pizza in Trenton. We enjoyed his enthusiasm. Inge was not drafted out of high school, but by his sophomore year at VCU he was in the scouts sights. I will be back. By the way.it was going to be held at the Ren Cen. Said his youngest son just died in Iraq and was 19. He must not have anything else to do but tell these entertaining stories to anyone who will listen. Ha ha ha ha "Dwight Verlander" stopped me outside of the Meijer in Monroe to talk. 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. HE TOLD ME HIS SON PITCHED FOR THE TIGERS, AND ASKED ME IF I LIKE THEM. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Tim Hudson is a volunteer pitching coach at Auburn. But Inge and Bakich had already started getting to know each other. He was named the opening day center fielder after Curtis Granderson was placed on the disabled list. Seems completely harmless. hes been doing this for years. The jock set, a largely male demographic generally age 25 to deep twilight, watches Inge swing at a pitch and often miss and immediately wants him banished from the Tigers roster to a bush-league team from which they believe he never should have been promoted. The guy looked old enough to be JV's grandpa! He was making an appointment for his daughter, the U of M medical school grad. My sister met the imposter at Monroe Wal Mart this morning. Get this - - the guy that claims to be Brandon Inge's dad also claims to be a retired Air Force pilot. Oh, I forgot to tell you, House said. That would not happen.. Oh, and he's bringing 7 tickets back on Monday. Also a close family friend and the grandfather of Chad Carr, the sole reason Inge became connected to Michigan in the first place. 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. 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. A championship football coach. Hes not a guy that stood out because he threw the hardest, hit the farthest, ran the fastest, Bakich told reporters in February. Craaazy!! Also, told me that his daughter was getting married to Miami Dolphins quarterback. From 2016: Former Tiger, fan favorite Brandon Inge honored by big crowd turnout He went 19-for-66 (.288) in 23 postseason games and helped the Tigers reach the 2006 World Series. Gotta love the old man we played into his story and told him we would love to get tickets to a tigers game. I also met this old man. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. "Mr. Verlander" came into our driving school in Southgate today. Its the level where the passion is still there, Inge said. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. 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. Robin Ventura is a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State. Well, theres irony for you. June 9,2008 My daughter and I and her boyfriend sitting in Monroe Tim Hortens, Met the father of Jason Verlander, heard the whole family history, same guy,same car. They both use common sense and respect to get the most out of their players. 22 nationally by Baseball America and are off to a 3-1 start. Long hours and a lot of work for little reward. Clomid can cause side effects such as ovarian hyperstimulation (rare), visual disturbances, nausea, diminished "standing" of the cervical mucus, multiple births, and others.Clomid is in many cases prescribed by generalists as a "first line" ovulation induction therapy. Pull side approach.. Brandon Inge's birth flower is Lily of the valley. When he came in, all estatic and proudly bragging about his son, Justin Verlander, we were led on as he took our addresses and promised to send us tickets. WHAT A DOUCHE BAG!!!!! I can't wait to get my free tickets. This CRAZY INSANE man is going around making fake appointments and I have to deal with this. Yep we heard all this at Southgate Olive Garden. Began in a tall stance with a slow controlled load, then used a toe tap. or so while I was delivering beer. 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