Mookie Betts's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mookie Betts. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
1997: Minor League Data Before 1997
Before 1997, Minor League Baseball lacked data on consecutive games reaching base.
2010: Bowler of the Year
In 2010, Betts was named the Tennessee Boys Bowler of the Year with a high score of 290.
2011: Jacoby Ellsbury Joins 30-30 Club
In 2011, Jacoby Ellsbury was the first player in Red Sox history to join the 30-30 club.
2013: Reached Base Streak Begins
In 2013 and 2014, Betts reached base in 66 straight regular-season games plus five playoff games for a combined streak of 71 games.
2013: Greenville Drive Season
In 2013, Betts started the season with the Greenville Drive, batting .296 and was selected to the South Atlantic League All-Star Game.
2013: Promotion to Salem Red Sox
On July 9, 2013, Betts was promoted to the Salem Red Sox. He was named Offensive Player of the Year and Breakout Player of the Year in the Boston minor league system.
2014: Reached Base Streak Begins
In 2013 and 2014, Betts reached base in 66 straight regular-season games plus five playoff games for a combined streak of 71 games.
June 21, 2015: AL Player of the Week
Mookie Betts was named the AL Player of the Week for the week ending on June 21, 2015, after batting .581 with two home runs, two triples, three doubles, and seven RBI.
September 12, 2016: Strikeout Streak Begins
On September 12, 2016, Mookie Betts started a streak of 129 consecutive plate appearances without a strikeout.
2016: All-Star and 200 Hits
In 2016, Mookie Betts was selected to the MLB All-Star Game and named AL Player of the Month for July. On September 20, he became the first player to reach 200 hits during the 2016 MLB season.
2016: Golden Glove Award
In 2016, Mookie Betts won his second consecutive Golden Glove Award.
2016: AL East Division and Defensive Player of the Year
In 2016, the Red Sox clinched the AL East Division, and Betts was named Wilson Sporting Goods' Defensive Player of the Year at right field. He was also a finalist for the American League MVP Award, finishing as the runner-up to Mike Trout.
July 2, 2017: 8 RBI Game and All-Star Selection
On July 2, 2017, Betts tied an MLB record with eight RBIs from the leadoff slot and was granted his second American League All-Star Game selection.
2018: Historic Season
In 2018, Betts became the first player in MLB history to win the Most Valuable Player award, Silver Slugger award, Gold Glove award, batting title, and World Series all in the same season.
2018: MVP, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, World Series Champion
In 2018, Mookie Betts finished the season leading the major leagues with a .346 batting average and won his third consecutive Gold Glove, the Heart & Hustle Award. On November 15, 2018, he was named the American League MVP, becoming the only player in American League history to win the World Series, a Gold Glove award, a Silver Slugger award, and the AL MVP in the same season.
2019: Gold Glove, Silver Slugger and MVP Voting
In 2019, Betts had a .295 batting average with 29 home runs and led the major leagues with 135 runs. He was awarded his fourth consecutive Gold Glove and his third Silver Slugger and finished eighth in AL MVP voting.
August 27, 2020: Reaches 1,000 Career Hits
On August 27, 2020, Mookie Betts achieved a significant career milestone by reaching 1,000 MLB career hits.
2020: World Series Win and Gold Glove Award
In 2020, Betts finished the season with a .292 batting average and 16 home runs and won his second World Series. After the season, Betts was awarded his fifth consecutive Gold Glove and his fourth Silver Slugger. He finished second in NL MVP voting.
2020: World Series win with Dodgers
Mookie Betts won the 2020 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
August 7, 2023: Record-Tying Grand Slam
On August 7, 2023, Betts hit his fifth career grand slam home run as a lead-off batter, tying a Major League record.
2024: Third World Series Championship and Seventh Silver Slugger Award
In 2024, Mookie Betts played a key role in the Dodgers' World Series victory against the Yankees, earning his third World Series championship. He also won his seventh Silver Slugger award.
2024: World Series win with Dodgers
Mookie Betts won the 2024 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
