Mookie Betts Honored with 2025 Roberto Clemente Award Before World Series Game 3
As the 2025 World Series heats up between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, one of baseball’s brightest stars just received one of the game’s most meaningful honors. Mookie Betts, the former Boston Red Sox MVP and now Dodgers shortstop, has been named the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award winner — a recognition that celebrates more than just excellence on the field.
This award, presented annually during the World Series, honors the Major League Baseball player who best represents the spirit of the legendary Roberto Clemente — through character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions both on and off the field. For Betts, this acknowledgment is a reflection of years of heartfelt work aimed at helping others, particularly those in underserved communities.
During a pregame interview on MLB Network, Betts spoke about his 5050 Foundation, which focuses on financial education, health awareness, and creating life-changing opportunities. “We want to teach people about finances, about health — both mental and physical,” Betts explained. “Sometimes there are future big leaguers in underserved communities who just need an opportunity. We want to give them that, not just for baseball, but for life.”
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Betts’ impact goes beyond words. He’s helped support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and continues to give back through various charitable efforts. It’s that combination of leadership, compassion, and action that made him stand out among this year’s 30 nominees — one from each MLB club.
At 33, Betts becomes only the sixth shortstop in history to receive the Roberto Clemente Award, joining names like Derek Jeter and Cal Ripken Jr. He’s also just the fourth Dodgers player to ever earn the distinction, following legends like Steve Garvey, Clayton Kershaw, and Justin Turner.
For Red Sox fans, this moment feels especially nostalgic. Betts remains one of Boston’s most beloved former players, having captured the 2018 AL MVP and led the Sox to a World Series title that same year. Even now, years after his trade to Los Angeles, his impact continues to resonate in both cities.
Despite having a slightly down season statistically — with a .732 OPS, below his career average — Betts still delivered solid defense at shortstop, even becoming a Gold Glove finalist. His leadership and influence have been undeniable, especially as the Dodgers and Blue Jays battle it out in a tied 1-1 series heading into Game 3.
In a sport where numbers often dominate the conversation, the Roberto Clemente Award reminds everyone that greatness is about more than just stats — it’s about heart, integrity, and what a player gives back to the world. And in that sense, Mookie Betts continues to prove he’s truly one of a kind.
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