We’re running out of ways to recognize the greatness of Mookie Betts. The right fielder for the Boston Red Sox is a three-time All-Star. He’s won three Gold Gloves, a pair of Silver Slugger Awards, and he’s a World Series champion. Now Betts has earned the highest individual achievement in baseball.
Betts has been named the AL Most Valuable Player for the first time in his career. He received 28 first-place votes and two second-place votes. Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout finished second on the ballot with one first-place vote. Betts’ teammate J.