Max Scherzer

Date of Birth: July 27, 1984

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Maxwell M. Scherzer, better known as Max Scherzer, is an American professional baseball pitcher. Born on July 27, 1984, in Chesterfield, Missouri, Scherzer has established himself as one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He attended the University of Missouri, where he played college baseball for the Missouri Tigers. Scherzer was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft, making his MLB debut in 2008. Over his career, Scherzer has played for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals, and New York Mets. He is known for his intense competitiveness, powerful fastball, and remarkable consistency. Scherzer has won multiple Cy Young Awards, made numerous All-Star appearances, and even pitched two no-hitters in a single season in 2015. His accolades also include a World Series championship with the Washington Nationals in 2019.

5 Interesting Facts about Max Scherzer

1. Max Scherzer has heterochromia, a condition where his eyes are two different colors: one blue and one brown.

2. He is one of only six pitchers in MLB history to record multiple no-hitters in a single season.

3. Scherzer signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals in 2015, one of the largest contracts for a pitcher at the time.

4. He has struck out over 3,000 batters in his career, joining an elite group of pitchers who have achieved this milestone.

5. Scherzer is known for his meticulous preparation and use of advanced analytics to enhance his performance on the mound.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Max Scherzer

1. “The game rewards you for consistency. It rewards you for showing up every day ready to work.”

2. “You can’t control the results; you can only control your effort and your attitude.”

3. “I love the game of baseball, and every time I go out there, I try to give it everything I have.”

4. “The most important thing is to keep pushing yourself to get better.”

5. “You have to respect the game, and part of that is giving it your all every single day.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Max Scherzer’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $120 million.

Children

Max Scherzer and his wife, Erica May-Scherzer, have three children: a daughter named Brooklyn, born in November 2017, and twins, a daughter named Kacey and a son named Derek, born in January 2021.