# Max Scherzer (99 OVR)

> Max Scherzer (Mets), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the 2022 Finest series in MLB 22. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/2022-finest-max-scherzer-ce2b8aed

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Mets |
| Series | 2022 Finest |
| Edition | MLB 22 |
| In real life: | [Max Scherzer — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/max-scherzer-453286) |
| In real life: | [New York Mets real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/mets) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- [Best command starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/best/command/sp): #9 of 133 — top 7%
- [Best workhorse starters](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/best/workhorse): #10 of 133 — top 8%
- [Best contact-suppressing starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/best/suppressor/sp): #11 of 133 — top 9%

## Where this card ranks

- 8th best of 672 starting pitchers (Top 2%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 116 |
| K/9 | 108 |
| H/9 | 116 |
| BB/9 | 114 |
| Velocity | 86 |
| Control | 93 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 116 | Top 4% |
| Pitching clutch | 104 |  |
| H/9 | 116 | Top 5% |
| K/9 | 108 | Top 7% |
| BB/9 | 114 | Top 1% |
| HR/9 | 92 | Top 8% |
| Velocity | 86 |  |
| Control | 93 | Top 3% |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 97 mph |
| Slider | 87 mph |
| Circle Change | 83 mph |
| Cutter | 92 mph |
| Slurve | 76 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Mets |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 37 |  |
| Height | 6'3" |  |
| Weight | 208 lbs |  |
| Born | Missouri |  |
| Number | 21 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 48 |  |
| Arm strength | 88 | Top 9% |
| Arm accuracy | 39 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 25 |  |
| Baserunning | 5 |  |
| Reaction | 36 |  |

## Quirks

- [Pressure Cooker](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/pressure-cooker): Performs better when there are runners on base
- [Workhorse](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/workhorse): Pitches deep into games by losing energy at a low rate
- [Stingy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/stingy): Excels at limiting base hits
- [Untouchable](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/untouchable): Excels at striking hitters out
- [Control Artist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/control-artist): Excels at limiting walks
- [Grounded](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/grounded): Excels at limiting home runs
- [Cheesy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/cheesy): Throws an extremely effective fastball
- [Knee Buckler](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/knee-buckler): Throws an extremely effective breaking pitch
- [Illusionist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/illusionist): Throws an extremely effective changeup
- [Road Warrior](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/road-warrior): Performs better when playing on the road
- [Stopper](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/stopper): Performs better when team is behind
- [Day Player](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/day-player): Performs better when playing day games

## More Mets at SP

- [Tom Glavine](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/faces-of-the-franchise-tom-glavine-fef34c15) - 99 OVR · SP · NYM · Diamond: 50,000 stubs
- [Noah Syndergaard](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/topps-now-noah-syndergaard-26317dce) - 99 OVR · SP · NYM · Diamond: No offers
- [Marcus Stroman](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/finest-marcus-stroman-3e04837d) - 99 OVR · SP · NYM · Diamond: 38,500 stubs
- [Jacob deGrom](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/2022-finest-jacob-degrom-75d0783f) - 99 OVR · SP · NYM · Diamond: 1,000,000 stubs
- [Al Leiter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/finest-al-leiter-7e179353) - 98 OVR · SP · NYM · Diamond: No offers
- [Jacob deGrom](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/live-jacob-degrom-66820f8c) - 97 OVR · SP · NYM · Diamond: 22,222 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Max Scherzer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/live-max-scherzer-f50c1f06) - 90 OVR · SP · NYM · Diamond: 16,667 stubs
- [Max Scherzer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/rookie-max-scherzer-967e9762) - 78 OVR · SP · ARI · Silver: No offers

## Questions

### How do you get Max Scherzer?

It can't be bought on the market right now.

### What quirks does Max Scherzer have?

Pressure Cooker, Workhorse, Stingy, Untouchable, Control Artist, Grounded, Cheesy, Knee Buckler, Illusionist, Road Warrior, Stopper, and Day Player.

### Where can I see Max Scherzer's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Max Scherzer](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/max-scherzer-453286)

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