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 accomplished American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Toronto Blue Jays. Renowned as one of baseball's best pitchers, he's an eight-time MLB All-Star and a three-time Cy Young Award winner. Scherzer has pitched two no-hitters and boasts two World Series championships, one with the Washington Nationals in 2019 and another with the Texas Rangers in 2023. He has previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets.

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

July 27, 1984: Max Scherzer Born

On July 27, 1984, Maxwell Martin Scherzer, nicknamed "Mad Max", was born. He would grow up to be a professional baseball pitcher.

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2003: Drafted by Cardinals (Did Not Sign)

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

2004: Played in Northwoods League

After his freshman year at the University of Missouri, in 2004 Max Scherzer played with the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods League (NWL), a collegiate summer baseball league, where he achieved a 2–1 record, a 1.91 ERA, and six saves.

2005: Big 12 Pitcher of the Year

As a sophomore with Missouri in 2005, Max Scherzer won the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year Award.

June 12, 2011: Bobblehead Doll Distribution

On June 12, 2011, the Detroit Tigers distributed a bobblehead doll depicting Max Scherzer with his heterochromia iridum correctly portrayed.

2012: Death of Alex Scherzer

In the summer of 2012, Max Scherzer's younger brother, Alex, died by suicide. Since then, Scherzer has dedicated every start to his late brother.

November 29, 2017: Birth of First Daughter

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

2017: Nationals Unveil Scherzer's Eye Display

In the spring of 2017, the Washington 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.

July 4, 2019: Birth of Second Daughter

On July 4, 2019, Max Scherzer and his wife welcomed their second daughter.

2020: Real Estate Changes

In 2020, The Scherzer family listed their home in McLean, a Northern Virginia suburb of Washington, D.C., for sale and purchased a home in Jupiter, Florida.