Childhood and Education Journey of Max Scherzer in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 13, 2026

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. An eight-time All-Star, he has won three Cy Young Awards and pitched two no-hitters. As a right-handed starting pitcher, he played for multiple teams, including the Diamondbacks, Tigers, Nationals, Dodgers, Mets, Rangers, and Blue Jays. He has won two World Series championships, one with the Washington Nationals in 2019 and another with the Texas Rangers in 2023. He is widely considered one of the best pitchers in baseball history.

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July 27, 1984: Birth of Max Scherzer

On July 27, 1984, Maxwell Martin Scherzer, nicknamed "Mad Max", was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2003: Drafted by the Cardinals

In 2003, Marty Maier, then the Cardinals' scouting director, selected Scherzer in the 43rd round (1,291st overall) of the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. However, he did not sign and instead attended the University of Missouri in Columbia.

2004: Played with La Crosse Loggers

In 2004, After his freshman year at the University of Missouri, Scherzer played with the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods League (NWL), a collegiate summer baseball league. He went 2–1 that summer with a 1.91 ERA with six saves. He also struck out 50 batters in only 33 innings pitched. He was named a mid-season All-Star.

2005: Big 12 Pitcher of the Year

In 2005, Scherzer won the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year Award as a sophomore with Missouri.

2006: Drafted by the Diamondbacks

In 2006, Scherzer was chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round with the 11th overall pick of the MLB draft, becoming Missouri's first-ever MLB first-round draft pick.

January 9, 2012: Inducted into University of Missouri Hall of Fame

On January 9, 2012, Scherzer was inducted into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame.

2012: Death of Alex Scherzer

In the summer of 2012, Max Scherzer's younger brother, Alex, died by suicide. Alex had a passion for analyzing advanced baseball statistics. Since Alex's death, Scherzer has dedicated every start to his late brother.