In Ty Dunne's piece on Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in Bleacher Report, Watson conveyed to Dunne that he and Houston Astros' pitcher Justin Verlander meet often have dinner and talk about the mental approach to the game.

Verlander is in New York with the Astros preparing for game four of the American League Championship Series, and he was asked about his relationship with Watson.

The hall of fame pitcher was more than willing to discuss his relationship with Watson.

"He's an incredible man," Verlander said of Watson.

Verlander continued, "I think it's been a lot of fun. Obviously, in the same city and just kind of being in the spotlight like he is. I guess we just kind of relate that way, but honestly, I was blown away after the first time meeting him. Just his demeanor how smart he was. You know, his charisma, all the things that you want to see a young athlete.

Verlander and Watson have had dinners together and taken time out to watch film. With Watson trying to pick Verlander's brain on how he prepares for games, he pitches to how he controls his emotions throughout the games.

Deshaun Watson and Astros' Justin Verlander have built a friendship that has benefited both. Kelvin Kuo-USA Today

Verlander is not trying to mentor Watson but be a friend to the quarterback. Verlander likes hanging out with Watson and embraces the friendship between the two.

"You know it's not like I'm trying to mentor him," Verlander added. "He's just an awesome person that I want to hang out with. He is an awesome dude."

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