Max Scherzer
Max Scherzer
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Maxwell MacKenzie "Max" Scherzer is a well-known American professional baseball pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over 15 years.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: July 27, 1984, in St. Louis, Missouri
Note: As of the writing of this biography, Max Scherzer is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession: Professional Baseball PitcherEarly Life and Background
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Max Scherzer was born on July 27, 1984, in St. Louis, Missouri, to his parents, Gary and Susan Scherzer. He grew up with two older siblings and developed a passion for baseball at an early age. Scherzer's family moved around the country frequently during his childhood due to his father's job as a salesman.
Scherzer attended Parkway West High School in Creve Coeur, Missouri, where he excelled on both the baseball and basketball teams. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round (11th overall) of the 2006 MLB draft but chose not to sign with them instead attending the University of Missouri.
At the University of Missouri, Scherzer played college baseball for two seasons before being drafted again, this time by the Washington Nationals. He signed with the Nationals and began his professional career in their minor league system.
Major Accomplishments
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Max Scherzer's impressive MLB career is marked by numerous accolades and achievements:
Three-time National League (NL) Cy Young Award winner (2013, 2017, and 2018)
Seven-time NL All-Star selection (2013-2019)
Member of the Washington Nationals' World Series championship team in 2019
Holds several franchise records with the NationalsNotable Works or Actions
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Some notable games and performances that showcase Max Scherzer's skills include:
On August 7, 2016, Scherzer pitched a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates
In 2020, he became the first pitcher in MLB history to throw three career no-hittersImpact and Legacy
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Max Scherzer's contributions to baseball extend beyond his impressive statistics. He is known for:
Being an advocate for players' rights and working conditions
Supporting various charitable organizations, including those focused on children's health and education
Inspiring younger generations of athletes with his dedication and perseverance
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Max Scherzer is widely quoted and remembered for his:
Unwavering commitment to excellence and hard work
Passionate advocacy for social justice and players' rights
* Consistent dominance on the mound, earning him a spot among the greatest pitchers in MLB history
Through his achievements both on and off the field, Max Scherzer has established himself as one of the most respected and admired figures in baseball.
Quotes by Max Scherzer
Being in the clubhouse, talking to the veterans, talking to guys who have been here, getting to know everybody, getting the personalities, you can actually learn a lot from the other players in the league.
That's when I'm at my best. When I can throw a fastball over in the count, just throw strikes both in and away, it just sets up all my stuff.
That's sometimes the hardest thing to do as a professional athlete, because when you get lit up, you wear it, especially as a starting pitcher.
Sometimes you have to look at a start and say, 'Nothing is wrong.' Even when you get lit up, you still have to say 'Nothing is wrong.'
Strikeouts are important. Anytime you can generate an out without the ball being put in play, there's nothing that can be done in those situations.
Push yourself every single day to continue to work at yourself. And I feel like that's the reason why I made it.
That's why you went to school, because you realize that, being a professional athlete, there's a good chance you're not going to make it. You need an education, that's why for me, it was such an important decision to go to college and further my education to provide me a safety net in case this didn't work out.