So, your friend Max Scherzer. The guy with the eyes that look like two different planets. You want to know how many World Series rings he’s actually got? Grab your coffee, because the answer is both simpler and weirder than you think.
The Short, Slightly Embarrassing Answer
He has one. Just one. I know, right? For a guy who’s been called “Mad Max” and has a Cy Young count that could fill a small trophy case, you’d expect him to be drowning in championship champagne.
But here’s the kicker: that one ring is from 2019. With the Washington Nationals. A team that was literally one win away from being eliminated in the Wild Card game that year. Baseball is wild.
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Wait, That’s It? Not With Detroit?
Nope. Not a single ring with the Tigers, even though he won two Cy Youngs there. Not one with the Dodgers, even though they traded for him like a superhero mid-season. The baseball gods have a weird sense of humor, don’t they?
Zero rings with the New York Mets, either. Let’s just… not talk about that one too loudly. It’s still a sensitive subject in Queens.
The 2019 Run: A Masterclass in Chaos
That Nationals team was a disaster in April. Then they became immortal in October. Scherzer was the ace, the guy they handed the ball to when they needed a win or a miracle.
He started Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros. Did he dominate? Meh, he wasn’t perfect. He gave up two runs early. But his teammates bailed him out, and the bullpen slammed the door. He got his ring.
The best part? Scherzer pitched that game with a giant, swollen bump on his neck. A cyst. A literal, pus-filled cyst. He looked like a monster from a sci-fi movie. But he still went out there and fought. That’s how you win a ring.
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What About the Other Teams? Any Close Calls?
Oh, plenty. Remember 2006 with the Diamondbacks? No, because they lost in the NLCS. Then 2012 with the Tigers? Swept by the Giants. Ouch.
In 2019, he finally broke the curse. He’s been to the playoffs like a million times since, but the Dodgers in 2021? Lost in the NLCS. The Rangers in 2023? Lost in the World Series. He almost got a second ring with Texas, but the Diamondbacks spoiled the party.
So, Is One Ring a Failure?
Let’s be real. One World Series ring is more than 99.9% of humans who have ever lived. But for a guy with three Cy Youngs and eight All-Star nods? It feels like a typo.
But here’s the secret: Baseball is a team sport. Scherzer can’t hit. He can’t field his own ground balls. He just throws fire. You can be the best pitcher alive, and if your offense goes silent or your bullpen implodes, you’re just a sad man in a baseball cap.
The Weirdest Stat About His Rings
Scherzer has zero rings from years when he won the Cy Young Award. He won the Cy Young in 2013, 2016, and 2017. His only ring came in 2019, when he finished second in the Cy Young voting. Irony, much?
Also, he has more no-hitters (two) than World Series rings. He famously threw a no-hitter while almost no-hitting himself (he hit a guy, then lost the perfect game, then finished the no-no). Wild.
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Will He Get Another One?
He’s 40 now. He’s on the Texas Rangers. They just won the 2023 World Series—wait, no, they didn't win this year. They lost in 2023. My brain is tired.
Actually, Scherzer missed the 2023 postseason with an injury. The Rangers won it all without him. That’s the ultimate baseball troll. “Hey, Max, we love you, but we’ll win the ring while you’re on the bench.” Brutal.
He’s still under contract for 2024 and 2025. Can he get one more? Sure. The Rangers are good. But time is a cruel pitcher, and Scherzer’s arm has thrown more stress than a teenager’s group chat.
The Bottom Line for Your Fantasy Team
If you care about rings for Hall of Fame debates, one ring is fine. He’s still a first-ballot Hall of Famer. If you care about vibes, his 2019 ring is one of the coolest stories in recent history.
So how many World Series has Max Scherzer won? One. But it’s a really good one. And honestly? We’re just lucky to watch him pitch, even if his rings count is smaller than his eyeball collection.
Now pass the coffee. And maybe a cookie. We earned it after that brain workout.