All previous links are dead and cannot google up a picture. Robin Ventura is a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State. He was looking for the "Perkins" family whose son is suffering from leukemia. 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. I've never been duped like this before, but as of today---Sunday, March 21,2010---count me and my sister in!! Then, this winter, Bakich had staff positions open up. He is a native of Amarillo, Texas. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. I am a single mom and took my daughter for birthday lunch at Blue Margarita in Woodhaven yesterday met "Justin's Dad" we talked to him thru our lunch and as we were leaving he stopped my daughter and asked if she goes to the tiger games.. "well no, she told him, "we never have had the chance" he took her name asked how many tickets, and car passes she wantedShe was so excited all dayon cloud nine .."she was going to tiger game and going to meet Justin". Join our linker program. At Michigan, working with catchers is one of Inges main responsibilities. [9] After the All-Star Break, he raised his season average from .221 to .253 and finished with a career-high 27 home runs. On September 25, 2010, Inge set the Tigers franchise mark for strikeouts with 1,100. [7] Inge appeared in 79 games with the Tigers, batting .180 and posting 11 doubles and 15 RBI.[7]. He was designated for assignment on July 23, 2013 and released seven days later. Its a weekday afternoon, and Inge has just finished shoveling snow out of his driveway. He played 12 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, one with the Oakland Athletics and one with the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball . I work for a dentist and "Dwight Verlander" stopped in going on and on about his vacation that him and his wife of 50 years were taking. 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! Brandon Inge Pretty sad that we kind of believed himwe were a bit skeptical when he wouldn't show us I.D. Dwight strikes again! I'm not sure where he lives now but Brandon grew up in Virginia. He told me all the Brandon and war stories, I told him he should write a book. He said he was Justin Verlander's "dad" and he was getting ready to head down to Lakeland, FL with Justin for spring training. I got the better of the father/son rivalry tonight as the Tigers outslugged the Cardinals 10-6 before a sell out crowd at Comerica Park. "What you don't believe me?" Saw a year later and realized this Guy lives down the street from me in Gibraltar. He came into a Tax office in Monroe twice to make an apointment and talk about his son. Players spend every waking moment with each other for three or four years. Tommy obliged, his name scrawled in big letters on Inges arm. BTW he bought a 'Scrapbooking for Divas' book for $2.00! Saw him again today at Monroe Walmart. I can see and did get caught up in the moment. We had ours that day. Funny thing is Dona's still waiting for her tickets. I had my encounter with Mr. Inge a few months ago. It was in Monroe, the guy was probably 70 and drove a white Cadillac. I saw "Justin Verlander's dad" today at the Walmart in Monroe. Any season ticket holder can tell you immediately what section they are in, the row, seat numbers and yard line! I believe the man! They raced throughout Virginia and, to this day, Brandon believes it was BMX cycling that gave him industrial-strength legs that have been his foundation as a fielder and, to the extent he has remarkable power, as a hitter. He could not find the address, although I thought he was not telling truth, I tried to help him locate the address on the GPS in my car.All it cost me was time and it was kind of entertaining to put a smile on a old man's face. It makes sense, Inge said. Also said he was retired AF pilot. Michigan finished 27-19 this season, losing in the NCAA Regionals. He played college baseball at Virginia Commonwealth University. well he smelled really bad and was not put together. He has proved as much at home plate as he heads into his 11th season with the Tigers, by far the longest stint of any man on the current teams roster. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Its the level where the passion is still there, Inge said. division series. At the conclusion of the season, Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski announced plans to re-sign Inge to a multi-year contract. I took a picture of him and added it to my facebook for everyone to see this guy. Siting today. He also worked at The Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton. Dwight Verlander was at Our Lady of Hope Cemetary on Sunday, October 24th, 2010. 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. Draft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2nd round of the 1998 MLB June Amateur Draft from Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA). 13-year MLB vet, Founder of Silver Glove: teaching young men baseball techniques, strength & conditioning, & injury prevention to play past high school. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. I was so giddy when he told me that he was Brandon Inge's dad. Having dinner with my sister and her family. Stopped by our Real Estate Office today in Saint Clair Shores, Century 21 Goldmark.Said he was Jason V's Dad and all the same garbageFighter pilot, Blue Angels, Daughter's gold medal, John Travolta's plane - yadda-yadda.Just didn't add up, but our broker was ready to sell him a house regardless. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. 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. Poor little guy he is in a real fantacy world. Don't know how to explain this to my little Nephew, who has asked me several times if I had received the tickets yet. Working with him has been awesome.. 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. He said he was Justin Verlanders father. I met Justin Verlander's dad, at a Denist office in Monroe, he said his Name is Dwight, and that he just renegociated his contract for him, 4 yrs 42 million,I fell for it, he was offering everyone tickets at the office, as well as me who was a paitent there, said he would bring Justin to my Salon to get his haircut! We met the guy at the POB at Mercy Memorial Hospital. He even wears a permanent testament to his boys, one on each arm. 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? I showed him the ticket with Justins picture on it and of course he said "yep that's my son Justin". [4] In 27 games with Toledo, Inge batted .289, with 2 homers, 11 doubles, and 15 runs batted in. FAKE - FAKE. It was a number to a financial planning office in New York. SUMMARY Career WAR 19.2 AB 5014 H 1166 HR 152 BA .233 R 563 RBI 648 SB 45 OBP .301 After thinking that this guy could be a liar I found this site. Inge opened the 2009 season as the starting third baseman for the Tigers. [31], Inge currently resides in Michigan. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. I found this blog not too long after that. He made an appointment for his daughter, and Justin has only a brother. Theres no chance. about a week ago we recieved a visit from the infamous Dwight Inge. The gala was canceled because of COVID-19. He said his son told him that she worked for our company, but SURPRISE! Karma just hit Detroit Tigers fans with a Babe Ruth-sized bat. [28] The signing provided infield depth for Oakland, who lost Scott Sizemore to a knee injury. He claims his son Jason bought him and his Wife a house on Grosse Ile and two new Cadillacs. He reeked like cigarettes, i smoke, it does not normally bother me but this was overwhelming! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Said he was in the Air Force for 33 years, retired a full bird, and was Justin Verlander's dad and I think he said his name was Dwight Verlander. His own views, he says, are decidedly moderate. Well the afternoon sure turned out interesting!!! I must have been in the group with your mom because I was serving jury duty today(downtown Detroit)and a man claiming to be Inge's dad joined in our conversation. While I was sitting there I began searching for Verlander's bio. 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. I was a believer. 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. There is a man that comes into my work and claims he is Brandon Inge's father does his father live in Warren, Michigan? for his daughter. Perhaps that explains why, nearly eight years into retirement, Inge has found his way back into a dugout once again. NOT! Well, I hope he enjoys the warm weather About 2 months ago my mother and I were eating at a restraunt in Trenton. Definitely brightened my day :D, I MET THIS GUT TODAY TOO AT MY WORK. He told me about his daughter, chad henne or henning (not sure his name) shes an olympian, he was on his way back from giving a girl with leukemia a jersey and ball.. Guess I got "hit" too. He stayed almost 2 hours, told stories you wouldn't believe, dancing with Shania Twain and the whole ten yards. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. vs. MIN 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: He got me good too. Then he walked to the offices all around, Im guessing to tell them the same story. [7], Inge split the 2000 season between the DoubleA Jacksonville Suns and the TripleA Toledo Mud Hens. In 2006, Inge showed power during the first half, with his 17 home runs tying for the team lead. 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. Or, maybe somewhere out there in a baseball world rife with flaws, theres a better reason to squabble. Justin Verlander's Dad, Dwight, stopped in our dental office in Berkley tonight to make a dental appointment for his infamous daughter Michelle. Think Inge and you think tattooed forearms, a dirty uniform, an undying passion for the game through hot streaks and prolonged slumps alike. Thirteen years later, sitting in shorts and a T-shirt following a spring-training workout at Marchant Stadium, Inge remembers the draft-day moment with utter clarity, not only for the shock it delivered, but for the lesson it imparted. The Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge covers a lot of bases: big league defensive star and slugger, husband, father of two and community supporter. But to understand how Inge found his way to Ann Arbor, you have to look past the hard-edged facade. Dwight just stopped by today. poor old guy really. 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. I was at my Uncles working a garage sale because he had to go to a funeral. Somali pirates - who contain won themselves solely $200 million in saving since practically the start 2008 - are being captured more again justified any longer, and handed closed to authorities in Kenya, Yemen and Somalia in bring the emoluments of trial. Shani Inge got to know Tammi Carr through their work together at C.S. He excited the ladies in our lobby just as we quickly escorted them into rooms. One of their loves was BMX motocross bicycle racing. We have a medical office in Monroe. Another sighting in Monroe MI!! Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor (Shomaker got his transplant and today is doing wonderfully). That's why I say, never give out your address to strangers in tire stores! He told us his wife had sent him there because she wanted some hand cream---he said that the two of them had just driven in from Lakeland where they'd been watching their son, Justin Verlander, play spring training games. Its all rather amusing. Inge signed with the Tigers in 1998, making his Major League debut on April 3, 2001, as a catcher. Myself and my friends are AVON reps and we were having a great day, doing what we do when he came by and really enthralled us with his stories of fame and fortune, the trip to barry Gibbs house coming up. Uggis it Monday? Find out more. "WOW". That night, Inge hit a go-ahead home run in a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Said Justin was getting married soon and the reception was to be at the Ren Cen. On September 1, after dislocating his shoulder for the second time within a month, Inge was forced to undergo season ending shoulder surgery.[29]. He may seem harmless, but it is a little creepy. I think he gets a lot of phone calls. We talked about the Blue Angels, Brad Pitt, Kadaffi (sp) and a few other things such as him being an Air Force Pilot. 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.. He is a HOAX!!! Cody Stavenhagen is a staff writer covering the Detroit Tigers for The Athletic. Justin got his height from his Momoh, I see!But wait! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. 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. He went on to tell us that he was Justin Verlander's Dad and went on and told stories of signging autographs and how much Justin made, his daughter was doing her intership at UofM and a he said when he came in with his daughter that he would bring us about 12 tickets for a game. Dwight Verlander Sighting - Met Dwight Verlander at the Southgate Olive Garden this afternoon. what a freak. 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. He initially wore number 18, but switched to number 7 after a few games (his old #15 was worn by teammate Seth Smith). 2011 The longest-tenured Tigers player, he completed his 11th season with the club in 2011 -- saw action in 102 games, marking the fewest games he has played with the club since appearing in 95 games during the 2002 season.Saw action in 99 games at third base during the season, passing Tom Brookens (979) to move into third place in Tigers history with 997 . Inge was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 3, 2001, with the Detroit Tigers. Is there anyway we could catch him? The job often goes to young coaches just trying to make it in the industry. Any other suckers out there??? I heard this story at Subway in Woodhaven a few months ago, so I didn't believe it. [7] He also stole 15 bases, the highest singleseason total for his entire baseball career. Hope he is having fun!!! ArrgghI wish the crazies would go away!!! He used to come into the drugstore when I worked there and tell the same stories." Ahh, now he is a little famous. just curious, would like to see that writeup. He pulled up in an Orange Dodge Journey. Also, told me that his daughter was getting married to Miami Dolphins quarterback. I just met the imposter. Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyStavenhagen, reached the mens College World Series final in 2019. The 45-year-old baseball player was born in Lynchburg. at first it ticked me off that he had to meet up with us at a cemetary, but I guess there werent any garage sales. 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. Shani is Brandon Inges wife, so the couple knew Chad from the day he was born. He was put on the disabled list the next day and was out of action for a month before he was sent to the Gulf Coast League Tigers for a brief rehab stint. He was a nice, harmless old fella. And he strikes again!!! He has done it with a whole lot of heart and a reverence for tradition. Many thanks to him. Too Funny! Still making the rounds and always good for a laugh. Don/Dwight Inge imposter strikes again!The old man came out to see a high school girls' soccer game in Newport (just north of Monroe) only to promise people tickets, parking passes, the whole deal! 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