Who Is Max Scherzer's Wife, Erica? Mom Of 4, Threw Away His Important Jersey, Married For A Decade

The Texas Rangers ace pitcher, Max Scherzer and his wife, Erica May-Scherzer, have built a beautiful life together over the last 15 years. Their relationship began in college at the University of Missouri, where they both were involved in sports. While Max played baseball, Erica was a softball player and shared numerous milestones with each other. From Max's MLB career to raising four children, all while supporting each other through the challenges of life on the road.

Erica has been a steadfast pillar in Max's life, often balancing the demands of motherhood with her passion for charitable endeavours. Despite having her hands full with social activism events and their children, Erica always showed up for Max. So, as the world celebrates the baseball pitcher's magnificent career, let's take a look at who the rock behind the big star is.

Max and Erica May-Scherzer's college romance

Max and Erica May-Scherzer's love story began in 2004 when the couple met at the University of Missouri. The sparks soon flew between the two, and they started dating as freshmen, while juggling their respective sports commitments. As time went on, their bond grew stronger, leading the couple to move to Arizona after Max was hired by the Diamondbacks in 2008. The team gave Max's MLB career a start. However, in 2010, he left the team to join the Detroit Tigers. As Max made his way through the ranks, Erica worked as a historical researcher before eventually transitioning to philanthropic efforts.

Max and Erica May-Scherzer got married nearly a decade after they first met

Max and Erica May-Scherzer got married nearly a decade after they first met in 2013. The couple's wedding was held in Arizona in an intimate setting. Erica wore a gorgeous strapless white gown, while Max looked dapper in a simple grey suit. Four years later, the couple returned to their wedding venue for an 'off-day date night', showing how their bond remained strong over the years. 

Max and Erica May-Scherzer welcomed four kids while navigating life in the MLB spotlight

Max and Erica May-Scherzer's growing family became a central part of their lives. In 2017, they welcomed their first child, a gorgeous little princess they named Brooklyn. The couple was blessed with another daughter, Kacey, in 2019. The couple has had two more children, a son, Derek Alexander, in 2021, and a daughter, Nikki, in 2023. The timing of Derek's birth was particularly memorable, as he arrived just hours after Max's first pitch in a Washington Nationals game. It was a moment Max had planned so he could be there for the birth.

Erica on Max Scherzer's 2023 World Series Victory

In 2023, Max Scherzer helped the Texas Rangers secure their first World Series title in franchise history, and his beloved wife, Erica, was right by his side throughout the entire journey. Following the grand win, Erica shared an emotional Instagram post, particularly reflecting on the significance of Max's first professional game having taken place in the same stadium. The World Series win was not just a monumental moment for Max alone but also a testament to their shared journey. She had captioned the post:

"Same stadium, a little over 16 years ago. Holy crap, did this all come full circle?"

Erica May-Scherzer's love for animals and her career as an advocate for social change

Erica's love for animals has been a significant part of her life. She and Max even rescued four dogs along with a couple of cats. Their animal-friendly values further extend into their work and philanthropic work as well. Along with supporting Max and raising their children, Erica has been involved with various charities, supporting causes from animal rescue to women's empowerment. She has also dedicated much of her time to volunteering for organisations like The Polaris Project, a non-profit focused on combating human trafficking. 

Beyond her charitable work, Erica has also used her platform to advocate for several social causes, including environmental protection and LGBTQ rights. In 2015, she helped organise a 'Night Out' event with the Washington Nationals to support LGBTQ visibility at baseball games, a cause she's deeply passionate about. Reflecting on why it mattered to her, she once said:

"I can't wrap my head around it, how you could deny any rights to a person just because they might have a different love interest than you would have, or a different gender identity than you."

Erica May-Scherzer once accidentally threw out Max Scherzer's important jersey

In 2016, Erica found herself in the middle of a humorous yet memorable incident. Max revealed that while cleaning their home in Virginia, she mistakenly threw away one of the pitcher's most important jerseys. He shared that it was the same jersey he had worn during his second no-hitter game. The jersey had significant sentimental value to Max, but Erica, thinking it was just a "tattered and soiled" shirt, tossed it into the trash. After realising her mistake, Erica shared the story and stated:

"No, that wasn't a joke. It was an accident. It was all tattered and soiled, and as I was going through the box, I said, 'This is gross; it smells; it’s stained.' It was the first game jersey I'd ever thrown away. I'm never going to live that one down."

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