Mookie Betts is an American baseball player who plays in the MLB and here are few more interesting facts about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements.
Mookie Betts is an outfielder who plays in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let us know more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements.
Mookie Betts Facts
| Birthplace | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Father’s Name | Willie Betts |
| Mother’s Name | Diana Betts |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| College | University of Tennessee |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Salary | $22.5 million |
| Date of Birth | October 7, 1992 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Height (ft) | 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 81 kg (180 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| MLB Debut | August 2, 2019 |
| Position | Outfielder |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Teams | Los Angeles Dodgers (2020-present), Boston Red Sox (2014-2019) |
| Achievements | 5× All-Star (2016–2019, 2021) 2× World Series champion (2018, 2020) AL MVP (2018) All-MLB First Team (2020) All-MLB Second Team (2019) 4× Silver Slugger Award (2016, 2018–2020) 5× Gold Glove Award (2016–2020) Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award (2016) AL batting champion (2018) 30-30 club (2018) Hit for the cycle (August 9, 2018) |
| Wife / Girlfriend | Brianna Hammonds |
| Children | Kynlee Betts |
| Endorsements | Axe Bats, Baden Sports |
Markus Lynn “Mookie” Betts is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a Major League Baseball team (MLB) team. Nicknamed as ‘Mookie’, Betts recently won the World Series championship in 2020 as a Dodgers player.
Mookie Betts MLB Stats (through 2021 season)
| Batting average | 296 |
| Hits | 1,100 |
| Home runs | 166 |
| Runs batted in | 541 |
| Stolen bases | 143 |
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Betts was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the fifth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. He was the 172nd overall pick as a 2nd baseman.
Before the draft, Betts was committed to play college baseball for the University of Tennessee. Later, he chose to sign with the Boston Red Sox for a $750,000 contract, forgoing his college commitment.
In 2011, Betts played one game for the GCL Red Sox of the rookie Gulf Coast League. He got two hits in four at bats. In 2012, he batted .267 and stole 20 bases in 71 games for the short season Lowell Spinners of the New York–Penn League.
In 2013, Betts started with the Greenville Drive of the Low A South Atlantic League. In 76 games, Betts batted .296 with a 19-game hitting streak. Later in June 2013, Betts was promoted to the Salem Red Sox of the High A Carolina League. He completed the 2013 season with a combined batting average of .314 in 127 games.
On June 28, 2014, Betts was promoted to the Boston Red Sox. He ended the season performing well for the Red Sox, hitting .291 with five home runs and playing over half his innings in center field.
In 2018, Betts won the World Series by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts finished the 2018 season with a .346 batting average, a .640 slugging percentage, and 129 runs scored. On November 15, 2018, Betts was also named the American League MVP.
On February 10, 2020, Betts was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. On July 22, the Dodgers signed Betts to a 12-year contract extension, through the 2032 season. The deal was worth $365 million and also included a $65 million signing bonus. The deal was the richest contract in the Dodgers history, and the third-richest contract in the history of North American sports.
Betts finished the 2020 season hitting .292/.366/.562 with 47 runs (4th in the NL), 16 home runs (3rd), 39 RBIs, a .928 OPS, and 10 stolen bases. In 2020, Betts also won the World Series championship by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays.
In 2021, Betts was selected to the National League All-Star Team, his first appearance with the Dodgers.
Mookie Betts Net Worth and Salary
According to celebritynetworth, Mooks is estimated to have a net worth of $50 million as of 2021. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and endorsements.
As per Spotrac, Betts signed a 12 year / $365,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a $65,000,000 signing bonus, $365,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $30,416,667.
In 2021, Betts will earn a base salary of $17,500,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $22,500,000.
Mookie Betts Personal Life
Mookie Betts was born on October 7, 1992, in Smyrna, Tennessee. He is the son of Willie Betts and Diana Betts. He is a distant cousin of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
Betts has a girlfriend named Brianna Hammonds. The couple has been dating for 15 years and recently they have announced their engagement. The two met in middle school and have a daughter named Kynlee, together.
Mookie Betts Endorsements and Property
The five-time All-Star has endorsement deals with Axe Bat and Baden Sports. Furthermore, he is majorly sponsored by his Major League team, that is, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 2017, he bought 8.5 acres of land for $1.25 million. Betts has constructed a mansion on the property and it costs $4.5 million.
FAQs about Mookie Betts
| What is the age of Mookie Betts? |
| Mookie Betts is 28 years old and was born on October 7, 1992. |
| What is the net worth of Mookie Betts? |
| Mookie Betts is estimated to have a net worth of $50 million. |
| Where was Mookie Betts born? |
| Mookie Betts was born in Smyrna, Tennessee. |
| Who is the girlfriend of Mookie Betts? |
| Mookie Betts is currently engaged to his girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds. |
| In what position does Mookie Betts play? |
| Mookie Betts plays in the position of an outfielder. |
| How many World Series did Mookie Betts win? |
| Mookie Betts has won two World Series championship (2018, 2020). |
