Max Scherzer, one of the Toronto Blue Jays arms, has had a difficult run to this point, carrying a 10.23 ERA and 1.73 WHIP across 22.0 in 6 starts. The R-hander owns a 1-4 record, and the overall profile reflects uneven execution more than dependable rhythm from outing to outing.
His strikeout and walk mix, shown by a 5.73 K/9 and 4.50 BB/9, suggests command has been inconsistent and that too many plate appearances have gotten away from him. When he is ahead in counts, he can still work with presence and experience, but missed locations have created pressure, limited efficiency, and made it harder to settle into starts. Until the fastball command and put-away sequencing sharpen, there is clear volatility in his fantasy and matchup outlook.
Recent form:
- 06/103.1 IP · 5 ER · 4 K
- 04/242.1 IP · 7 ER · 0 K
- 04/186.0 IP · 2 ER · 1 K
- 04/122.1 IP · 8 ER · 3 K
- 04/062.0 IP · 2 ER · 2 K
Max Scherzer has pitched through a choppy stretch lately, and the up trend points more toward instability than momentum. Even when he flashes the ability to navigate parts of a lineup, the overall recent body of work has featured short outings, traffic on the bases, and too little margin for error. That makes his next turn especially important as he tries to reestablish feel and work deeper into the game.
From a projection standpoint, the name value is obvious, but the current version is more about risk management than trust. Managers and fantasy players will want to see cleaner command, fewer free passes, and a more stable baseline before treating him as a reliable option.
Max Scherzer game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | Philadelphia Phillies | 3.1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14.52 |
| Apr 24 | Cleveland Guardians | 2.1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 30.00 |
| Apr 18 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Apr 12 | Minnesota Twins | 2.1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 34.29 |
| Apr 6 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Mar 31 | Colorado Rockies | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.50 |
Max Scherzer season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 1.50 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 0.83 |
| Apr | 4 | 13.50 | 12.2 | 6 | 7 | 1.97 |
| Jun | 1 | 13.50 | 3.1 | 4 | 3 | 2.40 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .000
- Zone 02: .167
- Zone 03: .429
- Zone 04: .400
- Zone 05: .636
- Zone 06: .133
- Zone 07: .200
- Zone 08: .750
- Zone 09: .333
- Zone 11: .333
- Zone 12: .000
- Zone 13: .111
- Zone 14: .000
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .500
- Zone 02: .833
- Zone 03: .857
- Zone 04: .800
- Zone 05: 2.364
- Zone 06: .533
- Zone 07: .333
- Zone 08: 2.750
- Zone 09: .667
- Zone 11: .875
- Zone 12: .250
- Zone 13: .364
- Zone 14: .300
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .000
- Zone 02: .667
- Zone 03: .429
- Zone 04: .400
- Zone 05: 1.727
- Zone 06: .400
- Zone 07: .200
- Zone 08: 2.000
- Zone 09: .333
- Zone 11: .333
- Zone 12: .000
- Zone 13: .111
- Zone 14: .000
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .500
- Zone 02: .167
- Zone 03: .429
- Zone 04: .400
- Zone 05: .636
- Zone 06: .133
- Zone 07: .167
- Zone 08: .750
- Zone 09: .333
- Zone 11: .750
- Zone 12: .250
- Zone 13: .273
- Zone 14: .300
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 10.00
- Zone 02: 17.00
- Zone 03: 5.00
- Zone 04: 18.00
- Zone 05: 21.00
- Zone 06: 20.00
- Zone 07: 13.00
- Zone 08: 19.00
- Zone 09: 12.00
- Zone 11: 6.00
- Zone 12: 25.00
- Zone 13: 11.00
- Zone 14: 20.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 14.00
- Zone 02: 22.00
- Zone 03: 12.00
- Zone 04: 23.00
- Zone 05: 32.00
- Zone 06: 32.00
- Zone 07: 20.00
- Zone 08: 27.00
- Zone 09: 20.00
- Zone 11: 38.00
- Zone 12: 44.00
- Zone 13: 53.00
- Zone 14: 88.00
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -