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Max Scherzer’s net worth, biography, fact, career, awards and life story

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Henry Morales

Published Feb 26, 2026

Net Worth:$50 Million
Salary:$22 Million
Date of Birth:Jul 27, 1984 (36 years old)
Gender:Male
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.905 m)
Profession:Baseball player
Nationality:United States of America

Max Scherzer Net Worth and salary: Max Scherzer is an American professional baseball player who has a net worth of $50 million. Max Scherzer was born in Chesterfield, Missouri in July 1984. He is a pitcher who bats and throws right handed. He played for Parkway Central High School and was drafted #1291 by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 43rd round of the 2003 MLB Draft. He did not sign with the team and attended the University of Missouri instead. Scherzer was drafted again by the Arizona Diamondbacks at #11 in the 2006 MLB Draft. He made his major league debut for the Diamondbacks in April 2008. In 2009 Scherzer was traded to the Detroit Tigers. In January 2014 he signed a $15.5 million deal for the season. In 2013 Scherzer was the American League wins champion and AL Cy Young Award winner. He is a two time MLB All-Star in 2013 and 2014. As of September 2014 he was won over 80 games and recorded over 1,300 strikeouts. Max has a condition known as Heterochromia Iridum and has one blue and one brown eye. In January 2016, Max signed a 7-year $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals.