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Mookie Betts is a MLB baseball player. He was born on October 7, 1992
Facts
| Also Known As | Markus Lynn Betts |
|---|---|
| Born | October 7, 1992 (age 32) • Nashville • Tennessee |
| Awards And Honors | Gold Glove (2022) • Gold Glove (2018) • Most Valuable Player (2018) • Most Valuable Player (2018) • Gold Glove (2017) • Gold Glove (2016) • Gold Glove (x4) • Silver Slugger Award (x3) • four-time All-Star • Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award • 1x batting champion • 1x MVP • 1 World Series championship |
| Height/Weight | 5 ft 9 inches, 180 lb (175 cm, 81 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | June 29, 2014 |
| Draft | Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the fifth round of the June 2011 MLB draft. |
| Team | Boston Red Sox |
| Jersey Number | 50 (2014-2019, Boston Red Sox) |
| Position | rightfielder |
| Twitter Handle | @mookiebetts |
Top Questions
Where was Mookie Betts born?
Mookie Betts was born in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
When was Mookie Betts born?
Mookie Betts was born on October 7, 1992.
How tall was Mookie Betts?
Mookie Betts was 5 ft 9 inches, 180 lb (175 cm, 81 kg).
What position did Mookie Betts play?
Mookie Betts played rightfielder.
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