New York Mets veteran ace, Max Scherzer, surely knows how to overcome boredom. And Scherzer is the kind of man who can do unimaginable things to make the surroundings lively and familiar. Popularly known as Mad Max, Scherzer is probably the best prankster in Major League Baseball.

And recently, the veteran ace pulled a hilarious troll job on none other than the New York Mets manager, Buck Showalter. Talking about the Mets’ performance this season, the Buck Showalter-led team has done a tremendous job in the current MLB season. 

After having an expensive free agency, the Mets had the pressure to better their performances. And after the first half of the 2022 MLB season, one can say they have been spot on with their strategies. Coming back to Scherzer, he is also having an impressive season with his new franchise. But his recent prank on Showalter is all over the news.

Be aware of the Mad Max version of Max Scherzer

Per a Mets insider, Mike Puma, the Mets manager Showalter, became the latest victim of Mad Max. Scherzer started honking the bus horn when he came to know that Showalter was a bit late to join the team bus.

“Buck Showalter was recently late for the team bus. He finally gets outside and the bus horn is honking. It was Scherzer,” Puma tweeted.

The Mets ace carries an elite mentality with himself. And that makes him one of the best entertainers in the game. Apart from being a remarkable pitcher, Scherzer is also a certified crazy person. And there are reasons for that. Scherzer has won probably everything in baseball. There are several incidents when fans have witnessed the volatile nature of Scherzer.

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He has been part of some incredible postseason games over the years, while the Mets ace has also won the 2019 World Series. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Max Scherzer, has a Hall of Fame level career on his resume. And that is why the soon-to-be 38-year-old pitcher enjoys the most during the MLB season.

Scherzer in the 2022 MLB season

Even after missing several games for the Mets because of his injury, Max Scherzer has been one of the top performers for the New York Mets this season. Scherzer has won six out of seven games he has started from the mound this season. With a 2.22 ERA, the Mets ace also has 90 strikeouts in his name.

And now that he is back in the squad, the Mets will have more options in their defense. It will also increase their chances of winning the NL Pennant. And given their form, it will not be a surprise if the Mets win the NL Pennant ahead of the teams like the LA Dodgers and Atlanta Braves.

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How do you think Scherzer will affect the Mets’ chances of winning the 2022 NL Pennant?