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Mookie Betts is an outfielder who won the 2018 AL MVP with the Boston Red Sox and a 2020 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, signing a 12-year, $365 million extension with the club.
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Mookie Betts ranks #56 of 209 in the Baseball Player ranking, behind Rod Carew, ahead of Chipper Jones.
MVP, elite defense, two titles, versatile superstar, strong modern analytics and mainstream reputation.
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How did Mookie Betts win the 2018 American League MVP?
Betts combined elite defense and baserunning with a .346 batting average and 32 home runs for Boston. He also helped the Red Sox win 108 regular-season games and the 2018 World Series.
Why did the Red Sox trade Mookie Betts to the Dodgers?
Boston traded Betts and David Price to Los Angeles before the 2020 season in a deal centered on younger players and payroll flexibility. Betts then signed a 12-year, $365 million extension with the Dodgers.
Has Mookie Betts played positions other than right field?
Yes, Betts began his major-league career with experience at second base before becoming a Gold Glove right fielder. The Dodgers later used him extensively at second base and shortstop as well as in the outfield.
What did Mookie Betts contribute to the Dodgers' 2020 championship?
Betts supplied power, defense, and baserunning during the shortened 2020 season and postseason. He homered in the World Series clincher against the Tampa Bay Rays as Los Angeles won its first title since 1988.
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