Mookie Betts: podcast appearances and interviews

Markus Lynn Betts, commonly known as Mookie Betts, is an American professional baseball player born on October 7, 1992. He plays as an outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball. Betts was originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2011 and made his MLB debut in 2014, initially splitting time between second base and the outfield. He became the Red Sox's center fielder in 2014 and transitioned to right field in 2016. After spending six seasons with Boston, Betts was traded to the Dodgers in 2020. Subsequently, he signed a 12-year contract extension worth $365 million through the 2032 season with Los Angeles. Betts has established himself as one of the top active players in terms of Wins Above Replacement. He is an eight-time All-Star, a seven-time Silver Slugger Award recipient, and a six-time Gold Glove Award winner. His achievements include being named the Most Valuable Player of the American League in 2018 and winning four World Series championships, including titles in 2020, 2024, and 2025 with the Dodgers. Notably, in 2018, he became the first player to win the MVP award, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, batting title, and World Series in a single season. Outside baseball, Betts is also a professional ten-pin bowler, having bowled a perfect game in the 2017 World Series of Bowling.