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Max Scherzer is a MLB baseball player. He was born on July 27, 1984

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Also Known As Maxwell M. Scherzer
Born July 27, 1984 (age 42) • Missouri
Awards And Honors Cy Young Award (2017) • Cy Young Award (2016) • Cy Young Award (2013) • Cy Young Award (x3) • seven-time All-Star • 1 World Series championship
College University of Missouri Columbia (Columbia, MO)
Height/Weight 6 ft 3 inches, 215 lb (190 cm, 97 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date April 29, 2008
Draft Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 43rd round of the June 2003 MLB draft and by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round (11th) of the June 2006 MLB draft.
Team Washington Nationals
Jersey Number 31 (2015-2019, Washington Nationals) • 39 (2008-2009, Arizona Diamondbacks) • 37 (2010-2014, Detroit Tigers)
Position pitcher
Twitter Handle @Max_Scherzer

Top Questions

What position did Max Scherzer play?
Max Scherzer played pitcher.
How tall was Max Scherzer?
Max Scherzer was 6 ft 3 inches, 215 lb (190 cm, 97 kg).
Where was Max Scherzer born?
Max Scherzer was born in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
When was Max Scherzer born?
Max Scherzer was born on July 27, 1984.

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