Ever found yourself staring at a baseball stats sheet, scratching your head? You see "World Series rings" next to a player's name, and your brain just has to know. So, let’s get straight to it: How many rings does Max Scherzer have? The answer is two. But wait—before you scroll away, you need to know how he got them, because the story is way cooler than just a number.
The First Ring: A Wild Ride in 2019
Max Scherzer’s first ring came with the Washington Nationals in 2019. And oh, what a season that was. The Nats were massive underdogs, scraping into the playoffs with a record that made everyone doubt them.
Then, something magical happened. Scherzer, dealing with a nasty back injury, couldn’t even bend over to tie his shoes between starts. But he pitched through it, throwing gas in the National League Wild Card game and Game 7 of the World Series.
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That ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry. It’s a symbol of grit. Imagine driving a car with three flat tires and still winning the race—that’s basically what Scherzer did in 2019.
A Trade That Changed Everything
Now, here’s where it gets extra interesting. That Nationals team was so special that even getting traded away didn’t stop Scherzer from chasing glory. In 2021, the Nats traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the deadline.
You’d think leaving a championship team would break a player’s heart. But Scherzer? He just strapped on his glove and helped the Dodgers win the 2020 World Series—making it ring number two. Wait, did he actually play for the Dodgers in 2020? No—that’s the wild part.
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Scherzer did not get a ring for 2020 with the Dodgers because he joined them in 2021. His second ring actually came later, but we’ll get to that twist in a second.
The Second Ring: A Texas-Sized Surprise
Fast forward to 2023. Scherzer is now a Texas Ranger, but he’s injured. He misses the entire postseason. The Rangers, against all odds, storm through the playoffs and win the World Series without him on the mound.
Does that mean he doesn’t get a ring? Nope. Baseball rules say if you’re on the active roster at any point during the season, you get a ring. So in 2023, Scherzer officially earned his second ring—even though he was cheering from the bench in a sling.
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Let that sink in. One ring came from a gritty, injury-defying performance. The other came from being a cheerleader in a hoodie. Championships come in all shapes and sizes.
How Does That Stack Up?
Okay, so two rings is a lot. But how does it compare to other legends? Tom Brady has seven. Bill Russell has eleven. In baseball, Yogi Berra has ten, and Derek Jeter has five. Two rings feels almost... modest?
But here’s the thing: context matters. Scherzer didn’t play on dynasties. He played for teams that had to claw and fight for every win. His rings feel earned the hard way—like winning a marathon in hiking boots.
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And let’s not forget: he’s a three-time Cy Young Award winner. Rings are team accomplishments, but Scherzer’s career is a museum of individual brilliance. Two rings just happen to be the shiny cherries on top.
The Curious Case of the "Missed" Rings
Scherzer came agonizingly close to a third ring. In 2021, he was traded to the Dodgers at the deadline, but they lost in the National League Championship Series. One more win, and he might have had a ring from that year too.
Then there’s 2024. He’s with the Rangers again, but they’re struggling. Could he get a third ring before he retires? That’s the fun question. Baseball is unpredictable—like finding a twenty-dollar bill in an old jacket.
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Would you bet against Mad Max? Probably not. The guy has a reputation for proving people wrong.
Why This All Matters (Even If You Don't Watch Baseball)
You don’t need to love baseball to appreciate Scherzer’s story. It’s about persistence. He wasn’t the most talented kid on the block, but he outworked everyone. Those two rings are trophies for a career built on obsessing over every pitch.
So, two rings. Not a bazillion, not zero. Just two. But they’re heavy with meaning—one for refusing to quit, and one for showing up even when you can’t play.
That’s pretty cool, right?