Mookie Betts

Professional baseball player, MVP award

Mookie Betts - Professional baseball player, MVP award
Born

October 7th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball player plays outfield in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. Achieved significant success during tenure with the Red Sox, contributing to the team's 2018 World Series victory. Received the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2018. Selected multiple times as an All-Star and awarded multiple Gold Glove and Silver Slugger honors for exceptional performance on the field. Known for outstanding hitting ability, base-running skills, and defensive prowess.

Won the 2018 World Series with the Boston Red Sox

Received the 2018 AL MVP award

Multiple-time MLB All-Star

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