Max Scherzer was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 43rd round (1291st overall) in the 2003 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign and instead attended the University of Missouri. He was then drafted again in 2006 by the Arizona Diamondbacks, this time in the 1st round as the 11th overall pick. He began playing in the Diamondbacks orginization in 2007 with the Single-A Visalia Oaks. He was promoted to Double-A Mobile BayBears after three impressive starts for the Oaks. After a good start to the 2008 season in Tucson he was called up to the Diamondbacks on April 27, 2008.

The D-Backs needed a boost in the pen and the kid that throws 98-mph and has a wicked array of secondary pitches filled the bill. Scherzer had a 1.17 ERA and a 38/3 K/BB ratio in 23 innings for Tucson and forced the team's hand. Although he was a starter the team initially said it was it going to use the young hurler in the bullpen. However, that didn't last long. 

Tuesday, Scherzer made his MLB debut against the Houston Astros when he came on in relief and threw 4 1/3 perfect innings, while striking out seven. While doing so he also set the record for the number of consecutive batters retired (13) for a pitcher making his MLB debut as a reliever. The previous record was 12 set in 1962 by the Dodgers' Pete Richert.

Scherzer is currently only owned in 65% in leagues played at CBSSports.com and if he is still available in your league go get him now as he has superstar potential. He will likely be a two-start pitcher in Fantasy Week 6 (May 5-11), with a second start on Saturday at the Cubs.