Betts excelled in multiple sports, including baseball, basketball and bowling, even nearly being born in a bowling alley. He overcame early career struggles and considered quitting baseball before a twist of fate led him to continue.

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a series to the St Louis Cardinals by dropping the rubber game on Wednesday. The one game they won was thanks in part to Mookie Betts, who got an ovation from the Dodgers fans amid his tough season. He racked up three hits in the 12-6 win on Tuesday and spoke about the ovation after the game.