Nashville native and Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts returns to baseball’s biggest stage Friday night for his fourth World Series appearance, this time facing the Toronto Blue Jays.
However, before winning championships with the Boston Red Sox in 2018 and the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024, Betts made his mark as a three-sport athlete at Nashville’s John Overton High School, excelling in baseball, basketball, and bowling. He graduated in 2011 and rescinded his commitment to the University of Tennessee after signing with the Red Sox. He made his MLB debut in 2014.
Since then, Betts has collected a string of accolades: He’s an eight-time All-Star, six-time Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner, and the 2018 American League MVP. In the 2025 regular season, he batted .258 with 20 home runs, 82 RBI, and 95 runs scored.
The 2025 World Series will be broadcast on FOX — view the schedule.
