Max Scherzer of the Visalia Oaks (Single-A Arizona)

Max Scherzer throws in the bullpen before his June 17 California League start versus the Stockton Ports. The right handed pitcher was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round (11th overall) of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft out of Missouri. Scherzer went 2-0 with a 0.53 earned run average with the high Single-A Visalia Oaks of the California League in 2007. He struck out 30 batters in 17 innings of work and allowed just seven batters to reach base. He was promoted to Double-A Mobile of the Southern League. He posted a 4-4 record with a 3.91 earned run average with the Bay Bears and fanned 76 batters in 73 and 2/3 innings. Scherzer hurls a mid-90s fastball and has an above-average slider.

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