8-Year-Old Max Scherzer’s Daughter Pens Secret Plea to Blue Jays—Could a Surprising Comeback Be Brewing?

When you hear about a kid pouring her heart out in a letter, hoping to bring her dad back to the Blue Jays, it tugs at more than just the baseball fan inside you—it hits that soft spot reserved for family and the game’s timeless bonds. Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter, Brooke, penned a heartfelt note last December, wishing for her father’s return to Toronto, where memories of the CN Tower, the aquarium, and ballpark adventures still linger fondly. It’s impossible not to be charmed by a young fan’s sincere hope, especially when that fan happens to be the daughter of an eight-time All-Star with a legendary resume. Scherzer, now 41 and recently inked for another season at $3 million, has spun his story across multiple teams and eras—with Toronto adding a captivating chapter. As the veteran right-hander readies for the new season, one can’t help but marvel at the blend of family, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines both the man and the sport. LEARN MORE

Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto.

After the three-time All-Star agreed Wednesday to a $3 million, one-year contract, the pitcher’s wife, Erica May-Scherzer, posted a copy of the handwritten note by Brooke. May-Scherzer said her daughter wrote the letter, dated Dec. 15, and asked her parents to mail it to the team.

“Dear Blue Jays,” the note began, “I am so sorry that you didn’t win the World Series. I hope that you win next time. I hope my dad is back on the team. My whole family loves spending time in Toronto with our dad. We loved the aquarium, the (CN) Tower and of course the stadium. I am looking forward to come back next season. Love, Max Scherzer daughter”

An eight-time All-Star, Scherzer is a 41-year-old right-hander with a 221-117 record and a 3.22 ERA for Arizona (2008-09), Detroit (2010-14), Washington (2015-21), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2021), New York Mets (2022-23), Texas (2023-24) and Toronto (2025). He ranks 11th on the career list with 3,489 strikeouts — 20 behind Hall of Famer Walter Johnson.

He was went 5-5 with a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts and 85 innings for the Blue Jays last season, and he made three starts in the postseason, beating Seattle 8-2 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. He started Games 3 and 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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