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J.K. Simmons to announce Justin Verlander's final start
Original: J.K. Simmons announces Justin Verlander's final start
Actor J.K. Simmons has been named to announce Justin Verlander's final start, according to MLB.com. The pairing puts the Oscar-winning actor — famous for his intense roles and baseball-adjacent commercials — at the mic for what is being framed as the closing chapter of the Hall of Fame-bound pitcher's career. Fans are reacting to the unusual celebrity choice for such a significant moment in Verlander's farewell.
Why now: Justin Verlander is making his final career start, and the surprise choice of celebrity announcer J.K. Simmons is drawing attention.
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