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Baseball Biography

Max Scherzer

“Max”

American · Chesterfield, USA · Born 27 July 1984

Pitcher
3
cy young awards
200
career wins
3.16
career e r a
3300
career k

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American three-time Cy Young Award winner whose overpowering fastball, devastating slider and relentless competitive drive produced some of the most dominant pitching performances of the modern era.

Max Scherzer is one of the most dominant and competitive pitchers of his era, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time no-hit game pitcher. His combination of exceptional velocity, elite slider, and fierce intensity on the mound produced consistent 200-strikeout seasons across 19 professional seasons. His durability and consistent excellence with multiple teams have cemented his place among the game's finest starters.

Famous For

Three Cy Young Awards and two no-hitters

Playing Style

How They Played

Power pitcher with high-velocity fastball and devastating slider

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the most dominant pitchers of the 2010s with exceptional strikeout ability

Career Journey

Timeline

2008 📌 MLB debut with Arizona Diamondbacks
2013 🏆 First Cy Young Award with Detroit Tigers
2015 🏆 No-hitter against Pittsburgh Pirates
2016 🏆 Second Cy Young Award with Washington Nationals
2017 🏆 Third Cy Young Award
2017 🏆 Second no-hitter against New York Mets
2019 🏆 World Series champion with Washington Nationals
2021 📌 Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers
Career Timeline — Max Scherzer
2008
MLB debut with Arizona Diamondbacks
2013
First Cy Young Award with Detroit Tigers
2015
No-hitter against Pittsburgh Pirates
2016
Second Cy Young Award with Washington Nationals
2017
Third Cy Young Award
2017
Second no-hitter against New York Mets
2019
World Series champion with Washington Nationals
2021
Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers