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, previously starring for the Boston Red Sox. An eight-time All-Star, seven-time Silver Slugger, and six-time Gold Glove winner, Betts has secured three World Series championships. He earned the American League MVP award in 2018 and is second in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) among active position players, demonstrating his exceptional all-around contributions to the game. Betts also hosts a podcast named On Base on Bleacher Report.
October 7, 1992: Mookie Betts Born
On October 7, 1992, Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman.
2010: High School Stats and Commitment
In 2010, during his junior year at John Overton High School, Mookie Betts batted .548 with 24 steals and signed a letter of commitment to attend the University of Tennessee on a baseball scholarship.
2017: Perfect Game in Bowling
In 2017, Mookie Betts bowled a perfect game in the World Series of Bowling.
November 2018: Birth of First Child
In November 2018, Betts and his girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds, welcomed their first child, a daughter.
2018: Lucky Necklace
As a member of the Red Sox, Betts received a necklace from a 13-year-old fan during spring training in 2018, which he wore throughout his AL Batting Championship, MVP Award, and World Series championship season.
January 2021: Engagement Announcement
In January 2021, Betts and his longtime girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds, announced their engagement.
December 1, 2021: Marriage to Brianna Hammonds
On December 1, 2021, Mookie Betts married his longtime girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds, in Palos Verdes Estates, California.
2021: Switched Over to Vegan
In 2021, Betts stated that he had switched to veganism.
January 2022: Movie Production Agreement
In January 2022, Betts signed a movie production agreement with Propagate Content.
August 2022: Film Production: Jackie Robinson
In August 2022, Betts participated in the production of "Jackie Robinson: Get to the Bag", a film focused on the life of Jackie Robinson, previewed at a New York museum.
2023: No Longer Vegan
By 2023, Betts confirmed that he is no longer vegan.
