Max Scherzer is a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Washington Nationals. He was born on July 27, 1984, in Chesterfield, Missouri. Scherzer attended the University of Missouri where he played college baseball for the Missouri Tigers. In 2006, he was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks as the 11th overall pick in the MLB draft. More about Max Scherzer
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Scherzer made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2008. He played with the team for four seasons, and during that time, he became one of the most successful pitchers in the league. In 2012, Scherzer was traded to the Detroit Tigers, where he continued his impressive career. He played with the Tigers for five seasons and helped lead the team to two World Series appearances.In total, we tracked 1329 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Max Scherzer (2008 SPx * MAX SCHERZER * Rookie AUTO RC Autograph * Gem Mint PSA 10) was sold in December 2021 for $5000.00 while the cheapest item (max scherzer 2008 upper deck timeline signed in person autograph card rc d-backs) found a new owner for $0.01 in April 2015. The month with the most items sold (32) was July 2021 with an average selling price of $67.49 for an autographed item of Max Scherzer. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2016 with $189.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.70 was May 2010. In average, an autographed item from Max Scherzer is worth $54.99.
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Max Scherzer injury update: Rangers ace could return earlier than expected, may (03/27/24): Scherzer underwent offseason back surgery to repair a herniated disc
MLB milestones: Mike Trout's home runs, Max Scherzer's strikeouts and more histo (03/25/24): Who will etch their name into the record books this season?
Max Scherzer injury: Rangers star will miss months of 2024 MLB season after hern (12/15/23): Scherzer likely won't be pitching for the reigning champs until June or July next season
Max Scherzer claims severity of pitcher injuries has increased due to pitch cloc (11/20/23): The 2023 season was the first with the pitch clock in the majors
Max Scherzer injury: Rangers pitcher clarifies back issue, status for remainder (10/31/23): Scherzer was done after three innings in Game 3; it's not clear if he'll be able to pitch again in the series
World Series: Brandon Pfaadt, a little-known rookie, keeps meeting the moment in (10/2023): In Game 3 of the World Series, the Diamondbacks rookie will go up against Max Scherzer
Could Max Scherzer pitch in postseason? Rangers manager not ruling out possibili (09/2023): Scherzer suffered a strained teres major muscle on Sept. 12 that ended his regular season, but perhaps not his year
Joe Ryan injury update: Twins activate right-hander off IL ahead of start vs. Ma (08/2023): Ryan missed nearly a month with a groin injury that he had hidden from the team since late June
Rangers Add Max Scherzer in AL West Battle With Houston Astros (07/2023): Texas’ big spending was finally paying off, but a July swoon had the Houston Astros closing in. Will the Rangers’ trade for Max Scherzer be enough to win the A.L. West?
MLB trade rumors: Mets ace Max Scherzer could waive no-trade clause for 'right s (06/2023): The bigger question is how much trade value would Scherzer still have?
Scherzer targeting early next week for return (05/2023): Max Scherzer threw about 30 pitches Friday before the opener of a four-game series against the Nationals, and the Mets were "encouraged" by the results.
Rainout keeps Scherzer from return vs. Braves (04/2023): The postponement of Saturday's Braves-Mets game means ace Max Scherzer won't be eligible to pitch in this series against NL East rival Atlanta.
Max Scherzer says World Baseball Classic would benefit by moving to in-season fo (03/2023): Scherzer is one of many big-name arms absent from Team USA's pitching staff
Scherzer loves new rules: Pitcher has 'power' (02/2023): Max Scherzer says he loves MLB's new rules because of the "power the pitcher has now."
Mets' Max Scherzer allows four home runs vs. Padres in dreadful playoff outing: (10/2022): It was a night to forget for Scherzer in Queens
Mets back in playoffs after Scherzer's 200th win (09/2022): Fresh off the IL, Max Scherzer was pulled from his 200th win with a perfect game intact. The Brewers broke it up soon after but couldn't keep the Mets from a 7-2 win that put them back in the playoffs for the first time 2016.
Yankees vs. Mets odds, prediction, line: 2022 Subway Series picks, MLB best bets (08/2022): SportsLine's model simulated New York Mets vs. New York Yankees in the Subway Series 2022 on Monday featuring Max Scherzer, Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso 10,000 times
Mets' Max Scherzer says PitchCom 'should be illegal' after admitting to using it (07/2022): Is preventing sign-stealing a skill? Max Scherzer seems to think so, which is why he's against PitchCom
Max Scherzer Finishes Rehab Stint and Is Set to Rejoin Mets (06/2022): Max Scherzer got in some rehab work with a minor league team and is set to rejoin the Mets — a team that forgot how to hit while he was away.
Mets' Scherzer out 6-8 weeks with oblique strain (05/2022): New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer has a "moderate to high grade" oblique strain and will miss six to eight weeks, the team announced Thursday.
Max Scherzer Leads Mets to Double-Header Sweep (04/2022): The Mets won both games of a doubleheader against San Francisco, and Max Scherzer’s decision to pitch the second game was all about teamwork.
Mets vs Marlins Highlights: Max Scherzer fans 5 in first spring training appeara (03/2022): New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer makes his spring training debut, striking out 5 and giving up 1 run in the 3-0 loss to the Marlins.
MLB lockout could cost Scherzer $232K daily, Cole $193K (02/2022): Lockout costs could become real sometime soon: Max Scherzer would forfeit $232,975 for each regular-season day lost, and Gerrit Cole $193,548.
Exclusive: Max Scherzer says he didn't snub Dodgers because of 'overcooked' arm (12/2021): In a lengthy interview with The Times, Max Scherzer clears the air on how the Dodgers utilized him in the playoffs, saying it didn't lead to him signing with the Mets.
Max Scherzer signed with an NL East rival, his Nationals legacy still intact (11/2021): Max Scherzer may have just signed a three-year deal with the New York Mets, but first he gave Washington seven incredible years.
Dodgers' Max Scherzer 'overcooked' his arm, but believes he can start potential (10/2021): Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled Game 6 start due to arm fatigue
MLB Cy Young races: Max Scherzer on his way to win fourth award; Robbie Ray and (09/2021): Both races are still contested, though it's heavy on a top two in the AL and we believe there's a strong frontrunner in the NL
Nationals top prospect Keibert Ruiz, key piece of Max Scherzer trade with Dodger (08/2021): Ruiz, 23, has the potential to make an impact behind the plate and at it
Max Scherzer trade: Padres close to acquiring ace from Nationals in deadline blo (07/2021): Scherzer, an impending free agent, will attempt to win his second World Series in three years
Why the Nationals trading Max Scherzer is becoming increasingly unlikely (06/2021): The Nats are surging and Scherzer's agent says a trade would require a contract extension
Nationals' Max Scherzer wants MLB to change health and safety protocols in accor (05/2021): The Nats had to play shorthanded this week following a positive test for a vaccinated, asymptomatic individual
Juan Soto hits walk-off in Nationals opener as Braves lose despite hitting four (04/2021): The Nats raised their World Series champions banner... then things took a turn ... and then they turned again
2021 MLB Opening Day pitching matchup rankings: Jacob deGrom vs. Max Scherzer to (03/2021): From the must-watches to the maybe-I'll-catch-it-laters
Scherzer not throwing off mound due to ankle (02/2021): The last spring training of Max Scherzer's $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he -- or the team -- would prefer.
Could the Nationals trade Max Scherzer this winter? Cases for and against dealin (12/2020): Scherzer has one year remaining on his contract; is it time to cash him in as a trade chip?
Nationals' Max Scherzer 'not concerned' after leaving start early with hamstring (08/2020): Scherzer's velocity was down in his Wednesday start against the Mets
2020 MLB Opening Day pitching matchup rankings: Gerrit Cole vs. Max Scherzer top (07/2020): From the must-watches to the maybe-I'll-catch-it-laters
Is Max Scherzer already a lock to make the Baseball Hall of Fame? (06/2020): The 2020 season will be abbreviated, but will that matter with Scherzer's Hall case?
Max Scherzer blasts MLB's salary proposal for 2020 season: 'There's no further r (05/2020): Some strong words from one of the game's biggest stars
Nats' Scherzer pleased with bullpen session (03/2020): Washington pitcher Max Scherzer was pleased with his first bullpen session after being scratched from a scheduled start.
Nats' Scherzer starts '20 with clean bill of health (01/2020): With a 2019 World Series Champions patch stitched onto the right sleeve of his white Nationals jersey, Max Scherzer made it clear as can be Saturday that his neck is just fine and his preseason routine is the same as ever.
Max Scherzer among finalists for NL Cy Young (11/2019): The Nationals pitcher is up against Jacob deGrom and Hyun-Jin Ryu.
Yuli Gurriel leads off second inning with homer to open scoring in World Series (10/2019): Yuli Gurriel led off the second inning with a line drive homer on a Max Scherzer slider, giving the Astros an early lead in Game 7 of the World Series.
Max Scherzer, Draft Strategy, 2018 Fantasy Baseball (02/2019): A look at Max Scherzer and other players for the 2019 Fantasy Baseball Season.
Want thoughts on how to speed up baseball? Max Scherzer has one (01/2019): The Nationals star spends a lot of time thinking about possible improvements to the game. He's now in a position where his thoughts could have an impact.
Nats Journal: Max Scherzer strikes out nine Cardinals, continuing strong spring (03/2015): Scherzer's line this spring so far: 20 innings, 1.35 ERA, 23 strikeouts, one walk and a .205 opponents' batting average.
Max Scherzer has added a cutter to his arsenal (02/2015): He also (a) wants to emulate Greg Maddux; and (b) asked Sandy Koufax about his curveball.
Washington Nationals $210M Pitching Contract For Max Scherzer Is About Taxes (01/2015): Tax savings can help forge a deal, and if the loser is the government, few will cry. DC's Home Rule may set up future pro athletes with winning contracts.
Max Scherzer to the Boston Red Sox feels like a longshot (12/2014): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
Free Agent Faceoff: Max Scherzer vs. Jon Lester (11/2014): A look at this year’s market for free agent starting pitching reveals a group that is deep in quality options and also features a pair of prime-aged top-of-the-rotation arms in Max Scherzer and Jon Lester. This duo, represented by Scott Boras … Continue reading →
Max Scherzer bought Brayan Pena a Rolex (10/2014): That was nice of him.
Max Scherzer to start ALDS Game 1 for Tigers vs. Orioles (09/2014): The Detroit Tigers will start this postseason just like last year's: Max Scherzer in Game 1, Justin Verlander in Game 2.
Max Scherzer stumbles in third inning and Tigers drop doubleheader opener (08/2014): Among other moments and events from a season that hasn't always made sense for the Tigers was Saturday's first game of a day-night doubleheader at U.S. Cellular Field.
After 6-run first, Max Scherzer does rest as Tigers snap 4-game skid (07/2014): The Tigers handed Max Scherzer a six-run lead in the first inning en route to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Tom Verducci: Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer takes out massive injury insurance pol (06/2014): SI.com - sports news, scores, photos, columns and expert analysis from the world of sports including NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, college basketball, college football, golf, soccer, tennis, fantasy and much more.
Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer 'more frustrated' with latest outing (05/2014): In the grand scheme of things, Scherzer's effectiveness is more of an issue than the next surprise up the Tigers baserunning sleeve, such as the one Rajai Davis pulled in the eighth inning Tuesday.
Ticker: 'Around the Horn' discusses whether Max Scherzer has legit beef with SI (04/2014): Does Max Scherzer have a legitimate beef with Sports Illustrated for playing up his contract situation in its cover story on him? They debated it on ESPN's 'Around the Horn':
Detroit created a terrifying life-sized Max Scherzer bobblehead (03/2014): Opening Day means crazy promotions and fun festivities for the whole family at ballparks across the country.
Tigers' Max Scherzer says last season's workload left him with no arm fatigue (02/2014): Good news is oddly delivered sometimes. But all is obviously well when, after what Scherzer accomplished last year, he can feel as good as he did in his spring debut. And that he can say those pesky cartons of milk caused him no problems.
Max Scherzer Talks Contract and Relationship New Manager with FOX 17 (01/2014): GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — He is the reigning American League Cy Young award winner, just got paid a lot of money and is about to get a whole lot more. Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, who is scheduled to become …
Don't expect an extension for Tigers' Max Scherzer anytime soon (12/2013): That's not to claim that Dave Dombrowski, Scherzer and his agent, Scott Boras, won't come to some sort of agreement. But we should at least stop for a moment to explore whether that makes sense for the team or even seems likely to happen.
Max Scherzer extension 'perhaps more possible' after Detroit Tigers unload Princ (11/2013): The Tigers had to send a reported $30 million to Texas to complete the deal for Ian Kinsler, but they still have some financial flexibility that didn't exist two days ago.
Red Sox expect tough challenge from Tigers' Max Scherzer (10/2013): Red Sox manager John Farrell said that Xander Bogaerts, a top prospect who wasn't called up until August, will start at third in place of Will Middlebrooks.
Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer shows his mettle in division-clinching win (09/2013): Four times Wednesday night, the Twins put the potential tying run into scoring position against Max Scherzer. Here's how he got out of each inning:
CAPUTO: Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera have company when it comes to special Detro (08/2013): Max Scherzer and Miguel Cabrera are having truly special seasons for the Tigers.
Max Scherzer aims to reclaim Detroit Tigers' fantasy football title (07/2013): Commissioner Max Scherzer said the Tigers' fantasy football league officially starts Thursday. Until then players are not allowed to read the paper, watch ESPN or get reports about NFL player injuries or personnel moves.
Tigers’ Max Scherzer improves to 12-0 (06/2013): The Detroit right-hander became the first pitcher in 27 years to win 12 consecutive decisions to begin a season, beating Tampa Bay 6-3.
Detroit Tigers Gameday: Max Scherzer on mound; Avisail Garcia in right field in (05/2013): Scherzer will try to improve to 8-0 this season when he faces the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer takes playful jab at Justin Verlander after Anibal (04/2013): Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer poked fun at his always-competitive teammate, Justin Verlander, following Anibal Sanchez's dominating start Friday night.
Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer : Contract extension for Justin Verlander means fre (03/2013): Scherzer: "There's not going to be a single dinner I'm going to pay for. He's buying them all. I won't even give him a token reach for my credit card to be nice."
Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer set to make spring debut Sunday, says delay was by (02/2013): Max Scherzer is tentatively set to start his first Grapefruit League game Sunday -- nearly a week after Detroit's five other starting pitchers made their spring debut.
Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer's pickoff move now a balk, to his dismay (01/2013): Pitchers who fake throws to third this year, then throw to first, instead will be called for a balk. The rule was voted on at an owners' meeting a few weeks ago. Which Tigers' pitcher will that affect the most? "Max (Scherzer)," said catcher Alex Avila.
Lynn Henning: Tigers' Max Scherzer copes with heartache, arm ache (10/2012): They don't have a Guttiest Tigers Award. But if they want to throw some kind of trophy together, woven from barbed wire and rose thorns, they should give it to Max Scherzer, who started for the Tigers in Sunday's World Series grand finale at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer to miss crucial start with injury (09/2012): Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer to miss crucial start Friday with injury.
Max Scherzer: If Detroit Tigers continue to win series 'we're going to be in the (08/2012): Scherzer: "These aren't must-win games, but they're must-win series," Scherzer said. "If we can come out here and win these series, we're going to be in the postseason. It's as simple as that."
Monday's Tigers lineup: Max Scherzer takes hot streak to Boston (07/2012): Max Scherzer (10-5, 4.49 ERA) has four wins and one no-decision in his last four starts. He has given up 10 earned runs in those five games, while lowering his ERA from 5.12.