Max Scherzer: The Mets Years (2022 - 2023)
Maxwell Martin Scherzer was born July 27th, 1984, in Chesterfield Missouri a St. Louis suburb. He grew up a Cardinals fan. Nickname: He is known as "Mad Max. He is famous for his intense focus & extensive preparation to pitching. Two Eye Colors: Max has a condition known as heterochromia- iridium as his right eye is blue & left eye is brown. The six foot three right-handed pitcher, began his career with Arizona (2008-2009). In December of 2009 he was involved in a blockbuster three team trade that landed him in Detroit where his career took off. He spent five seasons in Detroit, winning the 2013 AL Cy Young Award, leading the league in wins (21) going 21-3 & winning% (.875) He struck out 240 batters in 214 innings while posting a 2.90 ERA. The next year he led the AL in wins again (18) going 18-5 striking out 252 batters in 220 innings with a 3.15 ERA. In Detroit he was 82-35 with a 3.52 ERA in 161 appearances. AL Post Season Career: In Detroit he made the post s