All The Smoke Mookie Betts on Shohei Ohtani, MLB GOAT Debate, Should Steroid Users be in Hall of Fame?
Jan 23, 2025
Mookie Betts, an 8-time All-Star and 3-time World Series champion with the Dodgers, shares insights fresh off his latest championship win. He discusses teaming up with Shohei Ohtani and sets a target date for retirement. The conversation heats up as Mookie dives into the MLB GOAT debate and shares his candid thoughts on steroid users in the Hall of Fame. He also explores the challenges of hitting 90 MPH pitches and reflects on the importance of representation in baseball, all while showcasing his multifaceted talents beyond the sport.
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Forbidden Football
- Mookie Betts' mother forbade him from playing football, a sport he excelled at and loved since age eight.
- Despite this, he became the water boy for the high school team to stay involved and support his friends.
Choosing Baseball
- Mookie Betts chose baseball over a Tennessee basketball scholarship due to the Red Sox's $750,000 offer.
- At 18, the significant financial incentive was too compelling to ignore, even before NIL deals existed.
Steroid Era
- Mookie Betts acknowledges the complexity of the steroid era in baseball, emphasizing the inherent talent of players like Barry Bonds.
- While he believes Bonds belongs in the Hall of Fame, he understands the differing opinions and the impact of steroid use.