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Max Scherzer | Starting Pitcher

Team: Detroit Tigers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 7/27/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Missouri
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Max Scherzer pitched six innings of one-run ball and struck out 10 in Detroit's 5-1 win over Baltimore on Monday.
Scherzer, still unbeaten on the year, is the AL's first 10-game winner. He's very fortunate to have such a record -- Anibal Sanchez has a better ERA (2.76 to 3.08) and is just 6-5 -- but it also goes to show how talented he is; that he can be 10-0 and he's not even pitching over his head. His 10-strikeout game tonight was his fifth of the year. Jun 17 - 10:25 PM

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Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer won his ninth game Tuesday, limiting the Royals to two runs over seven innings in the Tigers' 3-2 victory.

Scherzer is easily one of the best pitchers going these days and showed why again Tuesday, holding the Royals to just three hits and two walks through his seven innings of work. He also struck out six batters on the night. Scherzer now has a 3.19 ERA and 0.87 WHIP to go along with his perfect 9-0 record. He'll go for win No. 10 against the Orioles on Monday.
Jun 11 - 11:36 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer yielded three runs in eight innings as part of a no-decision against the Orioles.

He struck out 10 for his fourth double-digit strikeout game of the season. Scherzer gave up a sacrifice fly to Matt Wieters in the second inning and a two-run homer to Adam Jones in the third, but bounced back to retire the final 16 batters he faced. Unfortunately for the Tigers and Scherzer owners, Jose Valverde coughed up the lead in the bottom of the ninth. Scherzer will bring a 3.42 ERA into a start against the Rays next week.
May 31 - 11:13 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer had little trouble with the Twins Sunday, striking out six while tossing six innings of one-run ball in the 6-1 victory.

Scherzer walked three, which led to an elevated pitch count and a relatively early exit, but he gave up just three hits. The six strikeouts tied his season-low, as the hard-throwing righty now has 81 punchouts over 68 1/3 innings this season. He'll take a 3.42 ERA and 0.92 WHIP into Baltimore next weekend.
May 26 - 4:34 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer dominated the Indians over eight innings Tuesday, allowing just one run in the Tigers' 5-1 victory.

Scherzer allowed just two hits on the evening, striking out seven. After a first-inning run, the right-hander kept the Indians under wraps. The win moved him to 6-0 on the year, and he's got a 3.61 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through nine starts. His next start will come Sunday against the Twins.
May 21 - 10:27 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer ran his record on the season to 5-0, allowing four runs on five hits over eight innings in Friday’s victory over the Indians.

The Indians made great use of their five baserunners on the evening, scratching out four runs against him. Scherzer has pitched incredibly well this season, posting a 3.61 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 61/9 K/BB ratio through his first 47 1/3 innings. He’ll go in search of victory number six when he takes on the Rangers in Arlington on Thursday.
May 10 - 10:01 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer allowed just one run over eight innings as the Tigers beat the Astros on Saturday.

Scherzer gave up only three hits and two walks in his eight innings, striking out eight. Sure, the "it's the Astros" caveat applies, but Scherzer has now struck out 54 hitters in 39 1/3 total innings this season. With the way the schedule lines up, Scherzer's next scheduled start will come Saturday against the Indians.
May 4 - 10:40 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer struck out 10 while allowing three runs over seven innings Monday in the Tigers' 4-3 victory over the Twins.

Scherzer reached double figures in strikeouts for the third time in five starts this year, though this is the first time he's done so and won. His previous victories came in his weaker outings (4 ER in 5 IP against the Yankees and 5 ER in 5 IP against the Royals).
Apr 29 - 10:38 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer allowed five runs in five innings but earned the win as the Tigers beat the Royals on Wednesday.

Scherzer wasn't at his best, but the offense picked him up. He yielded seven hits and three walks while striking out six. All's well that ends well, though, and better days are certainly ahead for the talented right-hander. That day could be Monday, as Scherzer draws the Twins next.
Apr 24 - 11:34 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer will start Wednesday against the Royals following Tuesday's rainout.

That means Justin Verlander will be pushed back to Thursday. Scherzer boasts a 2.84 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 30 strikeouts through his first 19 innings.
Related: Justin Verlander
Source: George Sipple on Twitter
Apr 23 - 8:03 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Tuesday's game between the Royals and Tigers has been postponed due to rain.

No makeup date has been announced. Scheduled starters Wade Davis and Max Scherzer will be pushed back to Wednesday.
Related: Wade Davis
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter
Apr 23 - 7:31 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer fanned 12 while limiting the Mariners to a run over eight innings in a no-decision Wednesday.

It was Scherzer's fourth career start with at least 12 strikeouts, three of which have come in the last year. He's up to 30 strikeouts in 19 innings for 2013, which is an improvement over his AL-best rate from last year. In other words, it's probably a good thing the Tigers didn't follow the advice of a few and make him a closer.
Apr 18 - 2:53 AM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer fanned 11 while allowing two runs in six innings Friday against the A's.

Scherzer left with a 3-2 lead, but it didn't hold up. As nice as the strikeouts are, the Tigers would surely prefer he was a little more efficient with his pitches. He's thrown 11 innings in his two starts so far.
Apr 13 - 2:22 AM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer gave up four earned runs over five innings Saturday in an 8-4 win against the Yankees.

Scherzer struck out seven, but it obviously wasn't a dominant outing. The 28-year-old right-hander is expected to do big things this season after going 6-1 with a 1.65 ERA and 71 strikeouts over his final 60 innings (10 starts) in 2012. He will take on the A's next week.
Apr 6 - 7:45 PM
Max Scherzer - S - Tigers

Max Scherzer dominated the Rays in a win Friday, allowing one hit over six scoreless innings and striking out nine.

Scherzer was named the Tigers' fifth starter before the game, but he's obviously their No. 2 for fantasy purposes. He allowed just one run and struck out 20 in 15 2/3 innings this spring.
Mar 29 - 5:14 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Alex Avila
2Brayan Peña
3Bryan Holaday
1B1Prince Fielder
2B1Omar Infante
2Ramon Santiago
SS1Jhonny Peralta
3B1Miguel Cabrera
LF1Andy Dirks
2Matt Tuiasosopo
3Avisail Garcia
CF1Austin Jackson
2Don Kelly
RF1Torii Hunter
DH1Victor Martinez
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Verlander
2Max Scherzer
3Doug Fister
4Anibal Sanchez
5Rick Porcello
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Valverde
2Joaquin Benoit
3Phil Coke
4Octavio Dotel
5Luke Putkonen
6Darin Downs
7Drew Smyly