Michael Fulmer

About

Starting pitcher who won the American League Rookie of the Year award after a standout first MLB season with the Detroit Tigers in 2016. He was named to his first MLB All-Star Game in 2017. 

Before Fame

He went 10-2 with a 0.72 ERA, 127 strikeouts and hit .436 with six home runs while a senior at Deer Creek High School. 

Trivia

He and Luis Cessa were traded to the Detroit Tigers from the New York Mets in exchange for Yoenis Cespedes in 2015. 

Family Life

His father's name is J.P. and he has a younger brother named Austin. He married Kelsey Fulmer. 

Associated With

He became teammates with fellow standout pitcher Justin Verlander on the Tigers in 2016.