Max Scherzer is one of the best pitchers of his generation, and should be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he's eligible. Scherzer is still going strong, currently pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS and making headlines with his trademark intensity.
Collectors would be served well to stockpile, as Scherzer cards will almost certainly see a value boost as he retires and heads to Cooperstown. The following list is presented in no particular order, simply highlighting some of the best Scherzer cards to get your hands on.
10 Max Scherzer Cards You Should Own
2008 Bowman Chrome Draft #BDP33 Max Scherzer RC
Bowman Chrome Draft is always a premium collector set, and these cards should not only hold value but continue to soar over time.
2008 Topps Update & Highlights #UH280 Max Scherzer RC
On a personal level, the very first Max Scherzer RC I ever pulled myself. Should be seen as a staple in any Scherzer PC.
2008 Topps Allen & Ginter #297 Max Scherzer RC
2008 Topps Heritage High Number #519 Max Scherzer RC
Heritage and Heritage High Number cards continue to be insanely popular and in demand.
2008 Upper Deck Goudey #6 Max Scherzer RC
2008 Topps Chrome Update #CHR40 Max Scherzer RC
Chrome cards are just fun, aren't they? Not only that, but they are highly sought after and become great investments for traders and collectors alike.
2019 Topps Chrome #260 Max Scherzer Blue RayWave #/150
2019 Donruss Optic #116 Holo Prizm Max Scherzer
As long as the lack of MLB branding doesn't bother you, Donruss is still going strong and offers plenty of pretty cards to collect. This is a fairly cheap and affordable refractor, which will look great in any Scherzer PC.
2020 Topps SP Chrome 1985 Anniversary Max Scherzer Refractor
2008 Upper Deck SPx Rookie Signatures Max Scherzer #150
I'm a sucker for Upper Deck products, and SPx was always one of my favorite sets. The nostalgia is strong in this recommendation, but the card looks great and should hold up over time.
There's 10 Max Scherzer cards you should own right now. Have fun collecting!
Cory Wayne Dell
Cory has been writing about all things baseball and gaming since 2022 and has been featured at Operation Sports as well as cited by Forbes. Cory is also a multi-instrumentalist and founder of the band Cargocastle. Cargocastle's latest single, "Truth and Reconciliation," is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. Cory is also the author of Shadow of a Monster, a personal memoir currently seeking publication.
