Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Wins Major Award as Dominant Season Continues

He has been incredible this month.

Mookie Betts had a phenomenal road trip to Cleveland and Boston. His amazing performance earned him the National League Player of the Week honors.

Adam Duvall: .483 AVG, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 7 R, 1.689 OPS
Mookie Betts: .615 AVG, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 9 R, 1.540 OPS

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While returning to Boston for the first time since he was traded in February 2020, Betts was emotional but didn’t let his emotions get in the way of his performance.

During the week, Betts hit .615 with a home run, 7 RBI, 9 runs, and a 1.689 OPS. These statistics are like video game numbers.

Betts swears winning the National League MVP is less important than helping the Dodgers win a world championship. However, he has leaped over Ronald Acuña, Jr., to be the favorite to win the prestigious award. Acuña is having a remarkable season with 29 home runs and 61 stolen bases.

If Betts wins the National League MVP, he will become the second player to win the award in both leagues. During the 1960s, Frank Robinson won the National League MVP as a Cincinnati Red and the American League MVP as a Baltimore Oriole.

Betts’ .312 batting average entering Tuesday's game is seventh-highest in the National League. He needs one more home run to set a career high. His 1.011 OPS is third highest in the National League.

While Acuña plays super right field, Betts has played right field, shortstop, and second base at a Gold Glove-caliber level since the Dodgers needed him to be more versatile with their injuries. Betts is a clubhouse leader who keeps everyone focused on the ultimate goal of being world champions.