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.

His best season, 2018, was the year he won AL MVP with the Red Sox.

Breaking a career-long, five-game, 22 at-bat hitless streak, shortstop Mookie Betts recorded three hits in what the team surely hopes is the start of a turnaround from a slump that has plagued him all season. Betts has slashed just .236/.308/.361 so far this year in his worst season as a professional from the plate.