Mookie Betts was a star with the Boston Red Sox and a lot of heads were scratched in New England when they traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They will remain befuddled to the end of time.
Betts’ first year in L.A. was the COVID-shortened year where he led his new team to a World Series Championship. Finishing second in MVP voting, Betts also won his first National League Gold Glove and Silver Slugger that year. An All-Star in 2021, Betts lost some time due to injury but was healthier again in 2022, where he belted 35 Home Runs, was fifth in MVP voting and won another Gold Glove and Silver Slugger.
In 2023, Betts had his best season to date in a Dodgers uniform and made a late-season surge for the MVP, though he was second to Atlanta’s Ronald Acuna. He secured his third straight All-Star, batted over .300 for the first time in the NL (.307) and had a career-high 39 Home Runs. Betts needed another trophy case adding another Silver Slugger his collection.
Entering 2024, Betts is a top five player on a top team. Imagine how high on this list he would be if he only wore Dodger blue!
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