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.

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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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.

2011: Jacoby Ellsbury joins the 30-30 club

In 2011, Jacoby Ellsbury became the first player in Red Sox history to join the 30-30 club.

2013: Promotion to Salem Red Sox and Awards

In 2013, Mookie Betts was promoted to the Salem Red Sox on July 9. He batted .341 in 51 games and was named Offensive Player of the Year and Breakout Player of the Year in the Boston minor league system.

2013: Start of Reaching Base Streak

Mookie Betts began a streak in 2013 of reaching base in 66 consecutive regular-season games.

2014: Continued Reaching Base Streak

Mookie Betts reached base in 66 straight regular-season games plus five playoff games, a combined streak of 71 games, concluding in 2014.

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, seven RBI, and eight runs. By the end of the 2015 season, Betts had a .291 batting average with 92 runs scored, 77 RBIs, 18 home runs and 21 stolen bases.

September 12, 2016: Start of Plate Appearance Streak

On September 12, 2016, Mookie Betts began a streak of 129 consecutive plate appearances without a strikeout.

2016: All-Star Selection and Stats

In 2016, Mookie Betts was selected to the MLB All-Star Game for the first time. He was also named the AL Player of the Month for July. Betts finished the 2016 season with a .318 batting average, 214 hits, 122 runs scored, 42 doubles, 31 home runs, 113 RBI, and 359 total bases.

2016: Golden Glove Award

Mookie Betts won his second consecutive Golden Glove Award this season

2016: AL East Division Champions

The Red Sox clinched the AL East Division in 2016 but lost to the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS. Mookie Betts was named Wilson Sporting Goods' Defensive Player of the Year at right field. He finished as the runner-up to Mike Trout for the American League MVP Award.

April 19, 2017: End of Plate Appearance Streak

On April 19, 2017, Mookie Betts' streak of 129 consecutive plate appearances without a strikeout ended when he was struck out by Francisco Liriano.

July 2, 2017: Tied MLB Record

On July 2, 2017, Mookie Betts tied an MLB record by recording eight RBIs from the leadoff slot in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was also granted his second American League All-Star Game selection on the same day.

April 17, 2018: Comparison to Mike Trout and Three Home Runs

On April 17, 2018, Mookie Betts was compared to Mike Trout in an article by Nick Cafardo. Betts then hit three home runs in a game against Trout's Los Angeles Angels, tying him with Ted Williams for the most three-homer games in Red Sox history.

2018: Historic Season

In 2018, Mookie Betts became the first MLB player ever to win the Most Valuable Player award, a Silver Slugger, a Gold Glove, a batting title, and the World Series in the same season.

2018: Leading the major leagues

In 2018, Mookie Betts finished the season leading the major leagues with a .346 batting average, a .640 slugging percentage, and 129 runs scored. He had the highest fielding percentage among major league right fielders and helped the Red Sox win the World Series. He won his third consecutive Gold Glove, the Heart & Hustle Award, and was named the American League MVP.

2018: Leading MLB in multiple categories

In 2018, by May 21, Mookie Betts led the major league with 15 home runs and also led MLB in batting average, slugging percentage, OPS, total bases, extra-base hits, doubles, runs scored, runs created, and OPS+. He also stole 11 bases, ranking third in MLB. Later in the season, on July 6, Betts hit his 22nd home run of the season and the 100th of his MLB career and on August 9, he hit for the cycle against the Toronto Blue Jays. Then, on September 26, Betts stole his 30th base of the season, joining the 30-30 club in Red Sox history.

2019: Defensive prowess and awards

In 2019, Betts appeared in 150 games and had a .915 OPS, leading the major leagues with 135 runs. He won his fourth consecutive Gold Glove and third Silver Slugger. Betts finished eighth in AL MVP voting.

August 27, 2020: 1,000 MLB Career Hits

On August 27, 2020, Mookie Betts reached 1,000 MLB career hits.

2020: Success in Shortened Season and World Series Win

During the shortened 2020 season, Betts finished with a .292 batting average, 16 home runs, and 10 stolen bases. He played a key role in the Dodgers' World Series victory, including multiple series-saving defensive plays and a home run in the clinching game, earning his fifth consecutive Gold Glove and fourth Silver Slugger. He finished second in NL MVP voting.

2020: World Series Win with Dodgers

In 2020, Mookie Betts won the World Series during his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2021: All-Star Selection and Postseason Performance

In 2021, Betts was selected to the National League All-Star Team but did not play due to injury. He played in 122 games with a .264 batting average, 23 home runs, and 58 RBI. He also had a strong performance in the NLDS but struggled in the NLCS.

2022: All-Star Game and Career-High Home Runs

In 2022, Betts made his sixth appearance at the MLB All-Star game as a starting outfielder for the National League All-Star Team. He played in 142 games for the Dodgers, batting .269 with a career-high 35 home runs and recording 82 RBIs.

August 7, 2023: Fifth Career 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: Key plays in the World Series

In 2024, Betts batted .222 in the NLDS, but hit home runs in consecutive games. In the NLCS, Betts batted .346, had two home runs, and nine RBI. During the World Series in 2024, Betts was involved in key plays, helping secure his third World Series championship and winning his seventh Silver Slugger award.