"They definitely changed my perspective, changed my life, my game. I just want to get better. I'm not content with where I'm at. I want to continue to get better in everything and be able to teach my son how to be great. When you're open-minded, there's endless possibilities. Yoshi came over, and they gave him $300 million, and he hadn't even thrown a pitch, so I'm pretty sure he does something right."
"Betts missed the first several games of 2025 due to an illness which caused him to lose 20 pounds. He struggled through most of the season, ending the year with the worst numbers of his MLB career. He hit 20 homers and had 82 RBIs managing to end the season just above league average with a 104 OPS+ thanks to a late-season surge. The .732 OPS he had throughout the season ranked as the worst in his career to date."
"Mookie [Betts] will be in the MVP conversation this year. Only time will tell if Betts can return to his MVP form, but he seems to be confident heading into the new season."
Mookie Betts has embraced Yoshinobu Yamamoto's specialized workout routine this spring, working directly with Yamamoto and his trainer Osamu Yada. The regimen includes unique exercises such as javelin throwing and carrying Yada on his shoulders, along with new stretching techniques. Betts credits this training with changing his perspective and approach to the game. His motivation stems from Yamamoto's elite status and $300 million contract, reasoning that such success indicates effective training methods. After a difficult 2025 season marked by illness and career-low statistics, Betts is experiencing a stronger start in 2026. Manager Dave Roberts predicts Betts will contend for MVP honors this season.
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