Childhood and Education Journey of Mookie Betts in Timeline

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

Mookie Betts is a highly accomplished American professional baseball player currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers, having previously played for the Boston Red Sox. An eight-time All-Star, he boasts seven Silver Slugger Awards and six Gold Glove Awards. Betts is a three-time World Series champion and earned the American League MVP award in 2018. He ranks second in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) among active position players, only trailing Mike Trout. Betts has also represented the United States internationally.

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

October 7, 1992: Mookie Betts' Birth

On October 7, 1992, Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts was born. He is now a professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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2004: Shumpert works with Betts

In 2004, Terry Shumpert, Betts' cousin, spent his final season of professional baseball with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds and worked extensively with Betts.

2010: High School Stats and Commitment

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

2010: Tennessee Boys Bowler of the Year

In 2010, Mookie Betts was named the Tennessee Boys Bowler of the Year, with a high score of 290. He also excelled in basketball, earning MVP honors in the District 12-AAA league during his senior season.

2017: Perfect Game in World Series of Bowling

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 wife Brianna Hammonds welcomed their first child, a daughter.

2018: Necklace from a Fan

In 2018, as a member of the Red Sox, Betts received a necklace from a 13-year-old fan during spring training and wore it throughout the season, which culminated in his AL Batting Championship, MVP Award, and World Series championship.

January 2021: Engagement Announcement

In January 2021, Mookie Betts and Brianna Hammonds announced their engagement.

December 1, 2021: Marriage to Brianna Hammonds

On December 1, 2021, Betts married Brianna Hammonds in Palos Verdes Estates, California.

2021: Switch to vegan

In 2021, Betts said that he had 'made the switch over to vegan'.

January 2022: Movie Production Agreement

In January 2022, Betts signed a movie production agreement with Propagate Content.

August 2022: Jackie Robinson Film Preview

In August 2022, Betts participated in the production of a film focused on the life of Jackie Robinson. The film, Jackie Robinson: Get to the Bag, was shown in a preview event at a New York museum.

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