How does an MVP with a Hall of Fame resume manage a prolonged slump?

Mookie Betts has come to grips with that situation during the worst offensive season of his storied career. The former Boston Red Sox superstar is batting .243/.311/.367 in 495 plate appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Betts discussed his frustrating 2025 campaign with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman on Yahoo Sports’ “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast. The 32-year-old conceded that it’s difficult falling so short of his lofty standards.

“Going through this year and looking up and seeing that you’re nowhere near on track for your goal, it’s disheartening,” Betts said. “It really sucks, especially when your whole career you’ve gotten pretty close to your goals. Sometimes you’ve exceeded your goals.”

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