"Similarly to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts was already an established MLB superstar before joining the Dodgers. Betts made his MLB debut in 2014 with the Boston Red Sox and performed well despite being sent back and forth between the Majors and Triple-A Pawtucket. Betts received American League MVP votes by his first full season in the Majors a year later and things only got better from there."
"Ahead of the 2020 season, the Red Sox front office made the shocking decision to trade Betts to the Dodgers in a franchise-altering move for both sides. The Dodgers then signed Betts to a 12-year, $365 million extension, making it the richest contract in Dodgers history at the time. Betts picked up right where he left off with the Red Sox, batting .292/.366/.562 with 39 RBI in his first season in L.A."
The Los Angeles Dodgers have combined recent dynasty-level success with a franchise history that includes mixed postseason results since 2000 alongside standout individual performances. DodgerBlue.com ranked the best Dodgers players of the last 25 years by evaluating contributions and significance to the franchise. Mookie Betts is listed at No. 3, debuting in 2014 with the Boston Red Sox and earning early MVP votes. Betts compiled multiple All-Star selections, Gold Gloves, Silver Sluggers, an MVP and a World Series in Boston. Traded to Los Angeles in 2020, Betts signed a 12-year, $365 million extension and produced strong offensive and defensive numbers while finishing second in NL MVP voting.
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