VerHagen was released on November 25, 2019. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters On November 26, 2019, VerHagen signed a one-year contract with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He signed a one-year extension with the team on November 22, 2020. He became a free agent following the 2021 season. St. Louis Cardinals On March 11, 2022, VerHagen agreed to a two-year contract worth $5.5 million with the St. Louis Cardinals. Pitch selection VerHagen throws two primary pitches: a fastball in the 93–96 mph range (topping out at ), and an upper-70s curveball. He throws his fastball as both a four-seamer and a two-seamer. He mixes in an occasional changeup at 82–86 mph. References External links Vanderbilt Commodores bio 1990 births Living people American people of Dutch descent Baseball players from Texas Detroit Tigers players Erie SeaWolves players Gulf Coast Tigers players Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters players Hyannis Harbor Hawks players Lakeland Flying Tigers players Major League Baseball pitchers Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Oklahoma Sooners baseball players People from Heath, Texas People from Royse City, Texas St. Louis Cardinals players Toledo Mud Hens players Vanderbilt Commodores baseball players