Childhood and Education Journey of Max Scherzer in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Max Scherzer. From birth to education, explore key events.

Max Scherzer, nicknamed "Mad Max", is a highly decorated MLB pitcher currently playing for the Toronto Blue Jays. A right-handed starting pitcher, he's an eight-time All-Star and a three-time Cy Young Award winner. Notably, he has pitched two no-hitters and has won the World Series with two different teams (Nationals in 2019, Rangers in 2023). Scherzer is widely considered to be among the best pitchers in the history of baseball.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 12, 2011: Bobblehead Doll Distribution

On June 12, 2011, the Detroit Tigers distributed a bobblehead doll depicting Max Scherzer with heterochromia iridum, accurately portraying his right blue eye and his left brown eye.

2012: Death of Brother Alex

In the summer of 2012, Max Scherzer's younger brother, Alex, died by suicide. Alex's passion for analyzing advanced baseball statistics influenced Max's approach to the game, and Max dedicated every start to his late brother since his death.

November 2013: Marriage to Erica May

In November 2013, Max Scherzer married Erica May after dating for more than eight years. They met at the University of Missouri, where they were both pitchers.

2015: Partnership with Nationals' Night Out Event

In 2015, after Max Scherzer signed with the Washington Nationals and inspired by the actions of Sean Doolittle and Eireann Dolan, Erica May-Scherzer partnered with organizers of the Nationals' annual "Night Out" event for LGBT fans and led an effort by Nationals' spouses to promote the event.

November 29, 2017: First Daughter Born

On November 29, 2017, Max Scherzer and his wife welcomed their first daughter.

2017: Nationals Unveiled Scherzer's Eyes

In 2017, the Nationals unveiled a "delightfully creepy" crop of Max Scherzer's eyes, correctly portrayed as blue and brown, with backward and forward Ks edited into the pupils.