"I was upset until I was able to help the team. Once I was able to help the boys, all was fine. But before that, I was really upset, not with the numbers, per se, but not being able to help, not doing my job, carrying my weight. And so once I was able to do stuff, especially later on in the season, I was able to just kind of take a step back and say, 'You did pretty good.'"
"I think that there's some experience part of it, there's some growth part of it, in the sense that he's done everything he can do individually, and now he's just trying to win championships. And I think that last year, the way he struggled offensively, but to kind of put that aside to help us win was most important. And to see it kind of play out as such, I think that validated his thoughts."
Mookie Betts experienced the worst statistical season of his career in 2025, hitting .258/.326/.406 with a 104 wRC+, a significant decline from his previous five seasons with the Dodgers where he averaged .284/.372/.530 with a 140 wRC+. Struggling to improve his offensive performance, Betts eventually abandoned his focus on personal statistics and adopted a team-first mentality aimed at helping the Dodgers win. This mental shift proved beneficial as he contributed meaningfully to the team's efforts later in the season. Manager Dave Roberts supports this approach, believing Betts' new outlook prioritizing championships over individual production will enhance his performance moving forward.
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