By starting Game 4 against the Seattle Mariners, Max Scherzer becomes the pitcher with the most postseason starts for different teams in MLB history. In total, he has now started playoff games on the mound for six different franchises.
Scherzer had not started a postseason game in two years, with his last start coming in 2023 with the Rangers, when they went on to win the World Series. That championship earned him his second MLB ring and secured his place in the league’s history books.
Scherzer’s career postseason ERA is a solid 3.78. Since 2011, he has consistently proven he has the arm strength to perform and give the Blue Jays a good opportunity to advance in the postseason, especially with the team facing a 2-1 deficit against the Mariners in the series heading into Game 4.
During Game 4, Scherzer proved to be exactly what the Blue Jays needed: a veteran with the experience to deliver a win. He pitched admirably, allowing just two runs over 5.2 innings and registering five strikeouts.
How many postseason games does Scherzer have?
Scherzer has accumulated 31 postseason appearances in total, starting 26 of those games. The majority of his starts (10) came with the Tigers between 2011 and 2014. The Nationals are the other team he had numerous playoff starts with (8) between 2016 and 2019, the latter year being when he won his first World Series ring.
Scherzer has reached the World Series three times with three different teams: the Tigers in 2012, the Nationals in 2019, and the Rangers in 2023. His overall postseason record remains solid at 8 wins and 8 losses, underscoring his reputation as a highly effective pitcher in October.
