Max Scherzer stats and game log
Max Scherzer is the Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher (No. 31). In the 2026 regular season through September 27, 2026, Max Scherzer has played 18 games: 84.2 innings, 68 strikeouts and a 5.74 ERA.
Research summary
- Recent form: 4.4 strikeouts per game over the last 5 games, against 3.8 over the season (18 games).
- Role: 5.2 innings per game over the last 5 games, against 4.2 over the season.
- Consistency: at or above the season average (3.8 strikeouts) in 10 of 18 games.
- Home and road: 4.1 strikeouts per game at home (12 games), 3.2 on the road (6).
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Last 10 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ strikeouts | 2 of 5 | 6 of 10 | 10 of 18 |
| 5+ strikeouts | 2 of 5 | 3 of 10 | 4 of 18 |
| 6+ strikeouts | 2 of 5 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 18 |
Figures are MLB regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Team: Toronto Blue Jays stats and results.
Prop research by category
How often each threshold was reached over the last 5, 10 and 20 games, splits and the next opponent, one statistic at a time.
6'3" · 208 lb
2026 regular season
| Games | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR | PIT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 18 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 81.2 |
| 2026 totals | 18 | 84.2 | 78 | 54 | 35 | 68 | 15 | 1461 |
2025 regular season
17 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 17 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| 2025 totals | 17 | 85.0 | 87 | 49 | 49 | 23 | 82 | 19 | 2 |
Rates in 2026
Max Scherzer has pitched 84.2 innings in 18 games (18 starts) with 68 strikeouts and a 5.74 ERA.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| ERA (earned runs per 9 innings) | 5.74 |
| WHIP (walks and hits per inning) | 1.33 |
| Strikeouts per 9 innings | 7.2 |
| Strikeout-to-walk ratio | 1.94 |
| Starts | 18 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | K/g | IP/g | ER/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Road | 6 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 3 |
| Season | 18 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | vs CIN | W | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 114 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | @ BAL | L | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 93 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | vs DET | W | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | vs BAL | L | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 83 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | @ KC | W | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 76 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | vs SEA | W | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 97 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | vs KC | L | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 92 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | @ TB | L | 4.0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 73 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | vs BOS | L | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 92 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | @ PHI | W | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 84 |
Blue Jays teammates
- Alejandro Kirk (C)
- Andres Gimenez (SS)
- Brandon Valenzuela (C)
- Braydon Fisher (RP)
- Brendon Little (RP)
- Brett Bateman (CF)
- Charles McAdoo (2B)
- Davis Schneider (LF)
- Dylan Cease (SP)
- Ernie Clement (2B)
- George Springer (DH)
- Jameson Taillon (SP)
- Joe Mantiply (RP)
- Jose Soriano (SP)
- Josh Smith (2B)
- Kazuma Okamoto (3B)
- Louis Varland (RP)
- Luis Urias (2B)
- Mason Fluharty (RP)
- Michael Lorenzen (SP)
- Myles Straw (CF)
- Nathan Lukes (RF)
- Paul Sewald (RP)
- Sean Keys (DH)
- Shane Bieber (SP)
- Simeon Woods Richardson (SP)
- Spencer Arrighetti (SP)
- Spencer Miles (RP)
- Trey Yesavage (SP)
- Tyler Rogers (RP)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B)
- Yohendrick Pinango (LF)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Max Scherzer played.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
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