In a twist of fate that only baseball could write, outfielder Taylor Trammell finds himself in an enviable position as this World Series is about to begin.
Trammell, once a top prospect drafted with the 35th overall pick in 2016 by the Cincinnati Reds, has had a nomadic major league career.
His journey has taken him through Cincinnati, San Diego, Seattle, and briefly with both the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. Those two stints both came as part of the 2024 season.
Having logged time with both squads who have just punched their ticket to the World Series means that Trammell will be getting a championship ring no matter the outcome.
He appeared in five games for both these teams this year, being claimed off waivers before each designated him for assignment.
On May 7, Trammell was assigned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Yankees minor league affiliate.
World Series Ring No Matter Who Wins
Because both stints were brief, Taylor Trammell’s contributions to both clubs were minimal.
With the Dodgers, he went hitless in six at-bats, and with the Yankees, he managed to get a hit in his only at-bat. Trammell also drew a walk and scored both times. He was used primarily as a defensive substitution for the Yankees.
Yet, baseball’s tradition of awarding rings to any player who has played in the season for the championship team means Trammell will be a World Series champion on paper.
“I get a ring now, and that’s such a cool thing to say. For me, this is so awesome because I can say I’m a World Series champion now,” Trammell told The Athletic.
Would Rather Be On The Field
While Trammell certainly has a pretty cool story to tell, he did find some levity in the situation and explained that he hopes to one day actually be on the field for the World Series.
“The next step is to be a World Series champion and being there when it’s won,” he said.”That’s the next goal.”
Trammell hit .256 with 18 home runs and 63 RBI during his time this season with the RailRiders.
Trammell’s story heading into this series is one for the books, highlighting baseball’s unpredictable nature.
While he might not have figured prominently in either team’s path there, his name will forever be associated with a World Series win.
The showdown between the Dodgers and Yankees begins tonight. It should be a good one.
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