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5 reasons Max Scherzer has already won the NL Cy Young Award

By Connor Muldowney

Jul 2, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 2, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning in game two of a double header at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning in game two of a double header at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Scherzer’s smooth transition to the NL

Coming from the American League a season ago, Max Scherzer probably expected a bit of a bumpy transition to the National League just because he is going up against all new faces and new teams while also having to hit in the No. 9 spot in the lineup.

That transition to the NL has been nothing but seamless thus far and it looks like he hasn’t skipped a beat from his days in Detroit.

Sure, he started his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks for two years, but his numbers weren’t exactly sparkling. The 30-year-old ace posted a 3.05 ERA in his first half a season, most games coming out of the pen, and a 4.12 ERA in his second year, starting 30 games.

Since joining the Tigers, Max had been pretty effective, posting an ERA over 4.00 just one time and overpowering hitters in what many people claim is the tougher league.

Max’s smooth transition to the National League proves he is one of the best pitchers in baseball and his numbers are better than anyone else’s in baseball right now. Heck, he would probably even be the Cy Young winner for the American League with his stellar numbers.

Going from one league to another is never an easy thing — just ask Jeff Samardzija.

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