Mookie Betts, baseball player, 291 home runs, 2014

Mookie Betts

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Born: 10/7/1992 in Brentwood, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Markus Lynn Betts

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Biography

Mookie Betts is an exceptional professional baseball player who is currently active in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in 1992, he made his debut on June 29, 2014, and has since established himself as one of the premier position players in the game. Betts has played in 1,531 games, accumulating 1,767 hits and showcasing his power with 291 home runs and 913 RBIs. His batting average stands at an impressive .290, and he has demonstrated remarkable speed on the bases with 196 stolen bases. A dynamic player known for his all-around skills, Betts combines a strong offensive game with elite defensive abilities, earning him 8 All-Star selections throughout his career. He plays during an era characterized by offensive prowess and advanced analytics, positioning himself among the top talents of his generation. Betts' impact on the field and his contributions to team success continue to elevate him as a significant figure in contemporary baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1531 6083 1166 1767 394 41 291 913 196 736 924 0.290 0.369 0.512 0.881 25496.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2014 BOS AL 52 189 34 55 12 1 5 18 7 21 31 0.291 564.8
2015 BOS AL 145 597 92 174 42 8 18 77 21 46 82 0.291 1493.1
2016 BOS AL 158 672 122 214 42 5 31 113 26 49 80 0.318 2856.5
2017 BOS AL 153 628 101 166 46 2 24 102 26 77 79 0.264 944.5
2018 BOS AL 136 520 129 180 47 5 32 80 30 81 91 0.346 5236.7
2019 BOS AL 150 597 135 176 40 5 29 80 16 97 101 0.295 2820.8
2020 LAD NL 55 219 47 64 9 1 16 39 10 24 38 0.292 987.3
2021 LAD NL 122 466 93 123 29 3 23 58 10 68 86 0.264 1726.8
2022 LAD NL 142 572 117 154 40 3 35 82 12 55 104 0.269 2522.3
2023 LAD NL 152 584 126 179 40 1 39 107 14 96 107 0.307 4433.9
2024 LAD NL 116 450 75 130 24 5 19 75 16 61 57 0.289 1910.1
2025 LAD NL 150 589 95 152 23 2 20 82 8 61 68 0.258 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
74 293 54 76 22 0 8 34 40 54 0.259

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLDS2 LAN 5 18 4 4 0 0 2 3 3 3 0.222
2024 NLCS LAN 6 26 6 9 4 0 2 9 5 5 0.346
2024 WS LAN 5 18 4 5 1 0 0 4 3 2 0.278
2023 NLDS2 LAN 3 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
2022 NLDS2 LAN 4 14 2 2 1 0 0 1 3 4 0.143
2021 NLCS LAN 6 23 4 4 1 0 0 1 4 3 0.174
2021 NLDS2 LAN 5 20 2 9 0 0 1 4 1 2 0.450
2021 NLWC LAN 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2020 NLWC1 LAN 2 7 1 3 3 0 0 3 1 3 0.429
2020 NLDS1 LAN 3 12 5 4 2 0 0 1 2 2 0.333
2020 NLCS LAN 7 26 4 7 1 0 0 1 5 4 0.269
2020 WS LAN 6 26 5 7 2 0 2 3 2 7 0.269
2018 ALDS1 BOS 4 16 3 3 1 0 0 2 3 4 0.188
2018 ALCS BOS 5 23 5 5 2 0 0 1 1 2 0.217
2018 WS BOS 5 23 5 5 1 0 1 1 3 6 0.217
2017 ALDS2 BOS 4 16 2 5 2 0 0 0 1 4 0.312
2016 ALDS2 BOS 3 10 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 118 99 140 222 5 53
OF 1219 1170 2576 69 27 15
SS 81 73 102 177 12 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 BOS 2B 14 14 25 38 3 7
2014 BOS OF 37 36 84 3 1 2
2015 BOS OF 144 141 358 10 5 2
2016 BOS OF 157 157 346 14 1 4
2017 BOS OF 153 153 366 8 5 1
2018 BOS 2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
2018 BOS OF 131 128 272 5 1 0
2019 BOS OF 143 142 320 10 2 0
2020 LAN 2B 1 1 0 2 0 0
2020 LAN OF 52 50 113 1 4 0
2021 LAN 2B 7 5 6 9 0 3
2021 LAN OF 116 111 201 1 3 1
2022 LAN 2B 7 5 9 15 0 7
2022 LAN OF 136 133 298 8 2 4
2023 LAN 2B 70 62 87 136 2 33
2023 LAN SS 16 12 16 27 3 4
2023 LAN OF 107 77 141 8 0 1
2024 LAN 2B 18 12 13 20 0 3
2024 LAN SS 65 61 86 150 9 30
2024 LAN OF 43 42 77 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 118
Shortstop 81
Center Field 223
Right Field 1021
Designated Hitter 14

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2024 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2024 Player of the Month April
2024 TSN All-Star OF
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2023 Player of the Month August
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-08-26
2023 Silver Slugger OF
2023 TSN All-Star OF
2022 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2022 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2022 Gold Glove OF
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-08-27
2022 Silver Slugger OF
2022 TSN All-Star OF
2020 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2020 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2020 Gold Glove RF
2020 Silver Slugger OF
2020 TSN All-Star OF
2019 All-MLB Team - Second Team OF
2019 All-MLB Team - Second Team OF
2019 Gold Glove RF
2019 Silver Slugger OF
2019 TSN All-Star OF
2018 Gold Glove RF
2018 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2018 Most Valuable Player
2018 Silver Slugger OF
2018 TSN All-Star OF
2018 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2017 Gold Glove RF
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-05-13
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-07-01
2017 TSN All-Star OF
2016 Gold Glove OF
2016 Player of the Month July
2016 Silver Slugger OF
2016 TSN All-Star OF
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-06-21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 BOS AL $566,000
2015 BOS AL $514,500
Total Career Earnings $1,080,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2024 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 24.0 420 0
2023 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 270.0 420 0
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 154.0 420 0
2020 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 268.0 420 2
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 67.0 420 0
2018 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 410.0 420 28
2017 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 110.0 420 0
2016 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 311.0 420 9
2015 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 4.0 420 0