Childhood and Education Journey of Mookie Betts in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Mookie Betts. A timeline of key moments.

Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts is a highly decorated MLB player currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers, formerly with the Boston Red Sox. He's an eight-time All-Star, seven-time Silver Slugger, six-time Gold Glove winner, and a three-time World Series champion. Notably, he was the American League MVP in 2018. He is also second in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) among active position players. Betts also hosts a podcast called 'On Base' on Bleacher Report.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 7, 1992: Mookie Betts Born

On October 7, 1992, Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts was born. He is a professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman.

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2010: High School Baseball Success and College Commitment

In 2010, during his junior year at John Overton High School, Mookie Betts batted .548 with 24 steals. In November of 2010, he committed to attend the University of Tennessee on a baseball scholarship.

2017: Bowled a Perfect Game

In 2017, Mookie Betts, a professional ten-pin bowler for the PBA, bowled a perfect game in the World Series of Bowling.

November 2018: Birth of First Child

In November 2018, Mookie Betts and his girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds, welcomed their first child, a daughter.

2018: Gift from a Fan

In 2018, during spring training, Mookie Betts received a necklace from a 13-year-old fan, which he wore throughout his AL Batting Championship, MVP Award, and World Series championship season with the Red Sox and later with the Dodgers, where he won a second World Championship.