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 right-handed pitcher currently playing for the Toronto Blue Jays. He's an eight-time All-Star and a three-time Cy Young Award winner, recognized as one of baseball's greatest pitchers. Scherzer has pitched two no-hitters and won the World Series with both the Washington Nationals (2019) and the Texas Rangers (2023). He has played for several MLB teams, including the Diamondbacks, Tigers, Nationals, Dodgers, Mets, and Rangers.

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July 27, 1984: Maxwell Scherzer Born

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

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2005: Won Big 12 Pitcher of the Year Award

In 2005, Max Scherzer won the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year Award while playing at the University of Missouri.

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.

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

On January 9, 2012, it was announced that Max Scherzer would be 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, tragically died by suicide. Alex's passion for sabermetrics influenced Max's approach to baseball, and Max has dedicated every start since then to his late brother's memory.

November 2013: Marriage to Erica May

Max Scherzer and Erica May married in November 2013, after dating for more than eight years.

2015: Partnership with Nationals for LGBT Fans

In 2015, Erica May-Scherzer partnered with the Washington Nationals' annual 'Night Out' event for LGBT fans. Inspired by Sean Doolittle and Eireann Dolan, she led an effort by Nationals' spouses to promote the event, showing their support for the LGBT community.

2016: Strike Out Modern Slavery Fundraiser

In 2016, Max Scherzer and his wife, Erica, started a fundraiser called 'Strike Out Modern Slavery' to support the Polaris Project, which fights human trafficking. The couple matched donations for every strikeout Scherzer threw during the Nationals' season, contributing to the fight against modern slavery.

August 2017: Pet Adoption Fee Coverage After Hurricane Harvey

In August 2017, following Hurricane Harvey, Max Scherzer and his wife announced they would cover all pet adoption fees for four days at the Washington, D.C.-based Humane Rescue Alliance shelters. This effort aimed to help pets find homes and support animal welfare in the wake of the natural disaster.

November 29, 2017: First Daughter Born

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

2017: Nationals Unveil Scherzer's Eye Crop

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

July 4, 2019: Second Daughter Born

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

2020: Purchase of Jupiter, Florida Home

In 2020, Max Scherzer and his family purchased a home in Jupiter, Florida.

2022: Covering Adoption Fees at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center

From June 6 to 12, 2022, while pitching for the Mets, the Scherzers agreed to cover the adoption fee at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey for any dog over 30 pounds. This initiative led to the adoption of over 270 animals, greatly boosted by the Scherzers' social media presence.