Toronto — Max Scherzer wowed the MLB community and Blue Jays fans at the end of the 2025 season by proving that age has never been a barrier for him. At 41, the veteran pitcher was still in phenomenal form, facing and overcoming Shohei Ohtani in Game 7 of the World Series, despite previously considering retirement due to finger and left shoulder injuries.
Scherzer has been known for his uncompromising personality on the field throughout his 18-year career, but the 2025 season was a different challenge. He started the season with a right finger injury that made it painful to grip the ball, leading to a number of arm issues. “If I wasn’t healthy and kept pitching, I would have ruined my arm. It wasn’t easy being on the injured list, but I knew I had to make the right decision for the future,” Scherzer said.
After returning in late June, Scherzer gradually regained his form. In eight starts from mid-July to late August, he held a 3.49 ERA, despite facing 10 home runs in 49 innings. Scherzer’s relentless efforts proved that when passion and determination combine, neither age nor injury can stop him.
Game 7 of the World Series was the clearest proof. Scherzer threw 4 1/3 innings, allowing one run, while Ohtani – pitching with just three days’ rest – allowed three runs. “I still did it,” Scherzer said with the confidence of a legend. The moment not only showed his physical ability but also his fighting spirit, his belief that anything is possible if you don’t give up.
Despite being left off the Blue Jays’ Division Series roster, Scherzer didn’t stay upset for long. “Looking back now, everything happened the way it needed to. I needed time to recover and get back to my best self,” he said. It was this attitude that helped Scherzer get through the toughest days, from incomplete pitches to short games, and still keep his fighting spirit strong.
With Scherzer set to become a free agent after this season, many experts believe he can still be a key pitcher for teams like the San Francisco Giants or Toronto Blue Jays next season. “He may not make 30 starts, but 20 games with a 3.00 ERA and a 3.00 FIP is absolutely possible. He is a guy who wants to win and compete,” said an MLB official.
For Scherzer, the 2025 World Series is more than just a title race. It is a testament to his tenacity, his love of baseball, and his ability to push himself beyond his limits. He has inspired not only his teammates, but also millions of fans around the world: age or injury is not the end, but an opportunity to prove that passion and will can still write history.
Max Scherzer – the 41-year-old legend, still yearns for the World Series and still proves that the spirit of a champion never fades. His career is a lesson in perseverance, determination, and an undying love for baseball.
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