AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Organizations SABR
Publications Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Question How much money does MLB spend each year on World Series rings?
Answer Pam,
It's not MLB that spends the money, but the World Series winner. And the price for the rings can vary widely, and the estimates of the cost also vary. And the total cost depends on the total number of rings a team orders.
The Boston Red Sox in 2005 paid over $40,000 apiece for almost 500 rings. Do the math. Some years before, the Marlins paid $46,000 apiece for their team's rings. In 2007, the Red Sox rings cost about $20,000 apiece.
