"I'll be 40, my little girl will be 14, my son will be 10. My parents were always there, and I want to do that same thing for my kids. Towards the end, it's probably going to suck. For a while, it's kind of what has defined me. There's no way for me to substitute going into the locker room, being on a plane and developing relationships with so many people for 20 to 30 years."
"He has a stellar resume that should put him in the Hall of Fame once he is done. The outfielder-turned-shortstop has six Gold Glove Awards, seven Silver Sluggers, four World Series titles, an MVP Award, a batting title, and eight All-Star appearances. He has managed to impact both ends of the field, serving as a great hitter and an outstanding fielder. He has played his entire career in the outfield until moving to shortstop in 2025, where he has thrived."
Mookie Betts plans to retire at age 40 when his contract expires in 2032 to be present for his two children. He aims to play seven more seasons before stepping away. Betts has six Gold Gloves, seven Silver Sluggers, four World Series titles, an MVP, a batting title, and eight All-Star selections. He transitioned from outfield to shortstop in 2025 and thrived at the new position. An offseason workout program helped him earn a Gold Glove nomination at age 33. The Dodgers signed Betts to a 12-year, $365 million contract that runs through 2032.
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