Introduction to the 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring Ceremony
On a crisp, cool, Friday night under the bright lights of Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers turned the page on their 2024 championship journey with a dazzling final chapter—one etched in diamonds, sapphires, and pure baseball history.
Before their matchup against the Detroit Tigers, the Dodgers players and coaches received the ultimate symbol of their triumph: a World Series ring unlike any other.
The Ceremony
As each player took the field, the anticipation was palpable. Fans, still reveling in last October’s triumph, roared as the team was introduced out of the dugout and onto a stage near the pitcher’s mound. With each player, the cheers got louder and louder.
Los Angeles, CA – March 28: Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw receives his World Championship ring during a ceremony before the Dodgers game with the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Friday, March 28, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
First Clayton Kershaw, a two-time World Series Champion. Then Mookie Betts, his third ring of his career. Then fan-favorite Kiké Hernandez who reveled in the cheers from the crowd as he earned his second championship ring, but was participating in his first-ever ring ceremony.
Notable Players and Their Reactions
The introductions concluded with 2024 World Series MVP Freddie Freeman, who won his second ring of his career, after he earned his first with the Braves in 2021.
Finally, it was Shohei Ohtani’s turn. The reigning National League MVP, and first and only member of the 50-50 club in MLB history, signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in the winter of 2023 because he was tired of missing the playoffs with the Anaheim Angels and wanted to win the World Series.
As each player took turns trying on their rings and pointing out each and every intricate detail, they gasped in awe at all the diamonds and luster.
The 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring Design
No detail—or diamond—was spared. The 2024 Dodgers World Series ring is a masterpiece, blending artistry with deep symbolism.
The face of the ring is anchored by the iconic “LA” logo, encrusted in striking blue gems that shimmer under the stadium lights. Surrounding it, a bed of oval-shaped diamonds adds an unmistakable brilliance, capturing the gravity of the moment. But beyond the sheer opulence, the ring tells a story—a story of triumph, remembrance, and legacy.
Lining the edge, 34 blue stones pay homage to the late, great Fernando Valenzuela, whose passing last fall cast a shadow over the Dodgers’ postseason run. A legend forever, Valenzuela’s impact remains woven into the fabric of Dodger lore, now immortalized in the very rings his team earned in his honor.
Just beyond, eight larger diamonds sit proudly—one for each of the franchise’s eight World Series championships. It’s a reminder of the company this 2024 squad now keeps, joining legendary teams of the past in baseball immortality. Across the top and bottom, the words “World Champions” gleam, a declaration of their dominance.
Personal Tributes and Hidden Gems
Down the side of each ring, a personal tribute awaits. Every player’s last name and number are carved into the design, wrapped around a hexagonal shape inspired by the iconic Dodger Stadium scoreboards. It’s a reminder that this championship, while a team accomplishment, was built on the backs of individual perseverance and sacrifice.
And for those who seek a hidden gem—literally—inside the ring, the Dodgers tucked away a piece of history. Embedded within? Cut-up fragments from the bases used in their World Series-clinching Game 5 victory at Yankee Stadium. It’s a memento of the exact moment the Dodgers reclaimed their throne, a tangible piece of the dirt where their dream became reality.
Manager Dave Roberts’ Perspective
“This is the final piece [of our 2024 title celebration],” manager Dave Roberts said before the ceremony. “Just to have the fans here to enjoy this with us, the players, to kind of close the book on 2024, and still staying focused on the baseball game tonight, there’s just a lot of excitement. Probably more than I can ever recall, with the Dodger fanbase. Our players feel that.”
As the Dodgers slipped on their rings, the emotions were undeniable. Some players admired the intricate details, turning the ring under the stadium lights. Others, lost in the moment, simply clutched it tightly, as if reliving every pitch, every hit, every challenge overcome along the way.
Conclusion
These rings aren’t just a piece of jewelry, they’re a piece of art, symbolizing the hard work, determination, and rigor of a 162-game season and a month long sprint through the playoffs in October. They’re a reminder of facing elimination against the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series only to rally with their backs against the wall.
It’s a reminder of how they hung on to beat the OMG Mets in the National League Championship Series, despite having to throw not one, but two bullpen games.
And finally, it’s a reminder of their perseverance to come from behind to beat the Yankees in three of their four World Series wins, including a five-run rally in the fifth inning of Game 5 to complete the comeback, and with it win the championship.
And for the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers, this ring isn’t just a piece of art—it’s a masterpiece, a testament to their historic season, and a forever reminder that in the city of stars, this team shines the brightest.
FAQs
Q: What is the significance of the 34 blue stones on the ring?
A: The 34 blue stones pay homage to the late, great Fernando Valenzuela, whose passing last fall cast a shadow over the Dodgers’ postseason run.
Q: What is the design on the side of each ring?
A: Every player’s last name and number are carved into the design, wrapped around a hexagonal shape inspired by the iconic Dodger Stadium scoreboards.
Q: What is the hidden gem inside the ring?
A: Embedded within the ring are cut-up fragments from the bases used in their World Series-clinching Game 5 victory at Yankee Stadium.
Q: How many World Series championships does the Dodgers franchise have?
A: The Dodgers franchise has eight World Series championships, represented by eight larger diamonds on the ring.
