The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It was the first time in my life I felt handcuffed on a baseball field.. He was a nice, harmless old fella. In addtion to the married to the country singer, sister in the Olympics, war hero, owns a giant plane stories, he mentioned that Justin Verlander and Chris Shelton lived with him last summer. i also volunteer at southshore and the ladies there have also talked about him coming in with his "stories". Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He told his story to at least 3 people. Came into our doctors office in Southgate to once again make an appt for his daughter "Michelle". Working with him has been awesome.. He actually purchased a zoning map for $1.50, and he had to tell everyone around him that he was his father. Well, theres irony for you. One of Baseball America's top ten books of 2010, Father and Son Watch Tigers Beat Cardinals, Another Gem for Bonderman, This Time They Win, Detroit Tigers Prospect Report - 6/10/2006, Detroit Tigers Prospect Report - 6/3/2006. He is commiting fraud and should be arrested - this is absolutely insane! Since Pujols is a big favorite of both father and son, his big night was something we both could enjoy even if only one of us was happy with the final result. A championship football coach. My sister had an encounter with the imposter dad at a Wyandotte park. Chads diagnosis led Inge and his wife to become deeply involved in the ChadTough Foundation. After he told the same story to a couple other non-believers I watched him walkout and get into a white Caddy! The sad thing is is that I told my family including my little girls who love him and my Nephew that is absolutely crazy about Brandon Inge. Inge is in his first week of games as a volunteer assistant at Michigan, where he coaches first base and serves in something of a utility role on Erik Bakichs staff. 23,248 likes. Craaazy!! Most big-league players will tell you they still keep in touch with their college teammates. I am to a great extent impressed with the article I have just read. He just drove up and started talking. He's just lonely so we play along. Oh, and he's leaving next week with his wife for a month long trip to Austraila where he is staying with the lead singer for the Bee Gee's because he's close personal friend of his. Mobile app for news, photos and video on the go. With baseball as the common thread, they became fast friends. http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/182634Here's an old article stating that his name is Ralph Cruiseo. He claimed she had just graduated U of M's med school program and getting ready to start her internship. really now? I work for hallmark in the walmart in Monroe. It was a big night for the Panas family tonight. Oh man, When Brandon Inge's father came in to my work today it was a blast from the past!! It was Trini House, a Tigers scout who was responsible for Inges region. NOT! In 2018, Inge and his family moved back to Michigan after spending a few post-retirement years on a 400-acre farm in Virginia. As Bakich sought to fill his staff, he looked closely at the volunteer role. he said. I was quite busy yet polite and told him to come back again.maybe he will and can relate the Blue Angels story. The at-large Tigers camp sees a different Inge. He is definitely harmless and lonely. haha. Well, I hope he enjoys the warm weather About 2 months ago my mother and I were eating at a restraunt in Trenton. We love the game, and we want these kids to start playing the game the right way, so that when we do see them on TV theyre not acting like a bunch of idiots like some of these guys I see on TV a lot lately. 10. It's 10:25 am and Justin's "dad" just drove off in his burnt orange colored Dodge Caliber. He wanted someone to teach his daughter how to drive. He reportedly can dunk a basketball and hit a golf ball 350 yards, and he once entertained his teammates by kicking a 50-yard field . I will also mention that he was an HUGE fan of baseball his whole lifeanyways while we were there "Dwight" happened to walk up to us after seeing my son with a Tigers shirt and hat on. 22 nationally by Baseball America and are off to a 3-1 start. Justin Verlander's Dad, Dwight, stopped in our dental office in Berkley tonight to make a dental appointment for his infamous daughter Michelle. At Michigan, Inge has found a home doing what he does best. I only talked to him for about 10 minutes. It was at bob evans in monroe on June 3, 2006. 17,821st in major league history) Charles Brandon Inge is an American former professional baseball third baseman and catcher and currently a volunteer assistant coach for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team. The man proceeded to joke about this insane old man, and made sure to brag about being buddies with Dean Cainand showed me 3 photos that were all the same photo just cropped differently. However, when the Braves catcher thinks back to the final day of the 2006 season, he still feels sadness. He claims justin was unhappy with his service at bank of america and was looking for a change. 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. I posted the top two postswhat's weird is that I just talked to my Mom, she was downtown for jury duty, and SHE saw his "dad" on a break! 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]. I was a believer. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A . Although it can be hurtful to the kids to think they may be getting tickets and such, really now. [23] In 239 plate appearances with Detroit in 2011, he recorded a .177 batting average, before being designated for assignment on July 20. On this day, Inge was driving to the field, ready to get to work. Funny thing is Dona's still waiting for her tickets. Or maybe Chad is just up there messing with me., (Photo: Mark Cunningham / MLB Photos via Getty Images). I dont think you could pay me enough to go to a major-league coaching staff or a minor-league coaching staff, Inge said. Karma just hit Detroit Tigers fans with a Babe Ruth-sized bat. In August 2009, Inge received two tattoos, one on each forearm, on a West Coast road trip. She was half-Italian with cooking skills to match, and with a golf game so precise that she regularly beat her supposed omni-skilled friend, with whom a torrid romance was kindling. Born: Inge became expendable at third base after the Tigers acquired Miguel Cabrera in a blockbuster trade with the Florida Marlins. 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. I really can't imagine what would posses someone to go about doing this for so long, however he was a harmless old man with nothing to do in his life. My sister met the imposter at Monroe Wal Mart this morning. He also told me that his daughter was the olympic breast stroke winner in the Olympics in Greece last year and is dating Chad Henne from U of M and that we would also be sitting with him at the game. Yup, i was dooped for the New Year. He also told us that he was visiting his wife who was murdered 12 years ago in Grosse Isle. Weve taken you in the second round.. Our own urban legend! We weren't sure what to think of this guy! Thank God at that point i was able to filter his b.s. Brandon Inge's birthstone is Emerald. Mr. 'Verlander' "strikes" again. What a nut! Also said he was a Fighter Pilot in the Air Force and served 30 years. Now his son is on track to follow him to Ann Arbor. Dwight V came into my work today in New Boston talking about just coming back from visiting a young girl with cancer and giving her Tigers autographed items, Justin getting married last weekend and being on his honeymoon in Austrailia this week, etc. Lmao. My daughter had on an I LOVE LA t-shirt and he started telling us why he didn't like California and that his son, Brandon Inge just married a country singer and all the stars he danced with and what the house is like that they all live in!! He was in an orange Jeep Compass. I felt sorry for him and gave him a racing jacket to "give to Justin". In 2006, Inge showed power during the first half, with his 17 home runs tying for the team lead. I'm not sure where he lives now but Brandon grew up in Virginia. She loves talking with Republicans.. Inge played 13 seasons in MLB before retiring in 2013. Data Provided By stayed for about a hour and half tells a pretty good story. 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. He came into a Tax office in Monroe twice to make an apointment and talk about his son. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. He said "OH, PLEASE don't give out the number because I have people calling CONSTANTLY about my son." 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. He asked for my name and address and I gave it to him. Same story and everything. At the conclusion of the season, Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski announced plans to re-sign Inge to a multi-year contract. You have to understand why, one day inside the Michigan baseball facility, Brandon Inge got goosebumps. And he's a short guy! Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. The Brandon Inge father imposter strikes again! I just listened and wished him well! Players have said theyre almost fighting to get time working with Inge. He told us he served in the Air force for 34 years and just retired 4 years ago. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Thanks to Mr Dwight Verlander or whoever he is. No better baseball culture!, Fluid during batting practice, Inge clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph, Prep Baseball Report wrote in its scouting report. I had my encounter with Mr. Inge a few months ago. I was so giddy when he told me that he was Brandon Inge's dad. He pulled up in an Orange Dodge Journey. Too funny, "Dwight Verlander" struck again last weekend in Trenton. 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. He said it was he and his wife's anniversary, and asked me to read a card he had picked out for her. 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. Justin got his height from his Momoh, I see!But wait! Leyland also said that Inge would be able to play second base for the Tigers, along with Ramon Santiago, and Ryan Raburn, but Inge was still thinking he should have a full-time job. I feel bad for him though, his family apparently knows he does this and has tried to ask him to stop. He told me all the Brandon and war stories, I told him he should write a book. It was in Monroe, the guy was probably 70 and drove a white Cadillac. Its a weekday afternoon, and Inge has just finished shoveling snow out of his driveway. I can't believe i believed him though! He played 12 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, one with the Oakland Athletics and one with the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball . Saw him again today at Monroe Walmart. Said he and Justin were in Memphis at St. Jude's and Justin wrote a $200,000 check to Marlo Thomas for St. Jude's. I find it amusing. By the way.it was going to be held at the Ren Cen. Theres no chance. My tickets and parking pass should arrive any day now. hahaha oh my god. She didn't know any better and believed him. Brave World Back on Top Brian McCann looks at the standings today and smiles.The Atlanta Braves are in first place in the National League East with a 25-14 record, a half-game ahead of the New York Mets. He was one aisle over talking to some people (very loudly) and offering them tickets and parking passes. first it was brandon inge, now its verlander, miguel cabrera is next! Composure here are some latest photos of piracy way off the beam the seaside of Somalia, and the worldwide efforts to bridle it in. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. He claimed to have a Rembrant to sell and was trying to do so because he was getting a divorce. Cody Stavenhagen is a staff writer covering the Detroit Tigers for The Athletic. LOL!! [17], Inge underwent surgery on both of his knees on November 3, 2009. He proceeded to tell us a story about how he got shot in the head in a parking garage in Detroit (and showed us the scar on his head)and how he was in the Air Force. The truth is, that since Inge signed a $450,000 bonus package that summer of 1998, he has been both blessed and penalized by his versatility. 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. We talked for about 15 min. Too Funny! Mr. Ralph Caruso (alias Dwight Verlander) was in our dealership in Woodhaven today to get his oil changed. 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???? Same story. He left our office saying he had to go check on his patient. He has always told me that, so the first person I called was my brother who told him. He introduced himself as Dwight Verlander, but quite honestly, I don't think the father of our "$8-Million-Dollar-Man" would look like a plain old bum. Inge was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 3, 2001, with the Detroit Tigers. Brandon Inge - a team leading 16 th home run, a single and 3 RBI. Now it really gets WIERD. Brandon Inge fans also viewed: I am not a math major or anything but i believe that war was back in the 50s, so it was a little more than 38 years ago. 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. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. I'm wondering if he maybe just has the same last name and goes with it? but then i just felt bad for him after reading all these for he was probably visiting his wife or something while he was there, and just wanted to talk, who knowskinda threw a flag up for me when I realized he said his son just bought him that caddyI said to myself a 9+ million dollar pro star can afford more than an old run-of-the-mill caddyanyways same old stories about being an airforce blue angel. She owns a hair salon and said his name was Don Inge, this is kind of freaky. us. He was in a red/orangeish Jeep liverty. Brandon Inge was born on Thursday, May 19, 1977, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Join Facebook to connect with Brandon Inge and others you may know. 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. Said he needed appt for his daughter that was having a problem. "We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Steve Merriman and Brandon Inge to our coaching staff," Michigan head coach Erik Bakich said . Having dinner with my sister and her family. HA! The cashiers were clearly on to him and gave each other knowing glances. HA HA HA. Speaking of which, does anyone still have the story of this guy from the news? I've never been duped like this before, but as of today---Sunday, March 21,2010---count me and my sister in!! On February 12, 2013, Inge inked a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. I believe the man! His father's name is Dwight. Bakich thought of someone else, though, who might be a nice fit for the job. 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