Max Scherzer
TOR • P • Throws R • 2026 Season
Value
Standard score (σ), not a percentile, vs all qualified pitchers — 0 = average, +1 = one standard deviation above the mean. Built from 5x5 category z-scores (like Baseball Monster).
Control & Efficiency
Strike-throwing and length profile — drives the Likely-QS / High-K/BB start flags. The bar under each stat is this pitcher's percentile vs 208 qualified MLB starters (100th = best — already direction-adjusted, so a low BB% or P/PA scores high).
Arsenal
Throwing hand and pitch mix (share of pitches thrown) — the traits the matchup ratings below weigh against each opponent's splits.
Primary pitch: 4-Seam Fastball (100%)
Season Stats
The big number is the actual stat. The bar below it is this pitcher's percentile vs 386 qualified MLB pitchers (≥30 IP) this season — 100th = best, direction-adjusted (a low ERA/WHIP/BB scores high).
Splits & Tendencies
How this pitcher fares by batter hand, venue, opponent lineup quality (elite→poor offenses), and over the last 30 days. Lower ERA/WHIP is better; OPS-against shows for the hand/venue splits. Hover a tag for the numbers.
| Split | IP | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
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Luck Factor
How much this pitcher's results are outrunning or trailing the quality of what actually happened — league-relative. Hover a meter for the inputs.
Next 3 Starts
Confirmed = announced probable; Projected = inferred from the rotation (every ~5th team game) and subject to change.
Game Log (8 games)
| Date | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | vs St. Louis Cardinals | - | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 84 |
| Jul 27 | @ Washington Nationals | - | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 75 |
| Jun 10 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | L | 3.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 82 |
| Apr 24 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L | 2.1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 82 |
| Apr 18 | @ Arizona Diamondbacks | - | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 74 |
| Apr 12 | vs Minnesota Twins | L | 2.1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 68 |
| Apr 6 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| Mar 31 | vs Colorado Rockies | W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 83 |