Dodgers star Mookie Betts stands by bold prediction despite shaky start
Mookie Betts, the Dodgers star, remains optimistic about his performance despite a challenging start to the season. He has not yet reached his expected MVP-caliber hitting but continues to believe in his potential. Recently, he showed signs of improvement, hitting two home runs in a game against the Rockies.
- ▪Mookie Betts is currently batting .182 after 56 games this season.
- ▪He has not recalibrated his expectations and still aims to be an MVP-caliber hitter.
- ▪Betts recently hit two home runs in a game, indicating a potential turnaround in his performance.
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MLB Dodgers star Mookie Betts stands by bold prediction despite shaky start By Dylan Hernandez Published May 29, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Mookie Betts felt like a new player. Physically refreshed. Mentally reinvigorated. 4 Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts hasn’t been an MVP-caliber hitter so far this season, but he still has those expectations. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The changes were noticeable enough that just a couple of weeks into spring training, Betts was comfortable making a bold prediction about the upcoming season. He said he would be an MVP-caliber hitter again.
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