Dodgers player Mookie Betts acknowledges his teammates and fans for their backing during his challenging 2025 season.
Mookie Betts, the eight-time All-Star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has faced a challenging 2025 season. His batting average of .242, on-base percentage of .313, and slugging percentage of .370, combined with a .682 OPS, 12 home runs, and 53 RBI over 120 games, mark the worst of his career [1]. Despite these statistics, Betts has remained resilient, crediting the support from his teammates and fans as a significant positive influence on his mental state.
Betts has been candid about his struggles, openly acknowledging that he feels his "season's over" [2]. However, the rare ovation from Dodgers fans during his slump, as well as the ongoing support from fans at Dodger Stadium, have been meaningful and uplifting for him [2][4]. This encouragement has helped him shift his focus from personal performance to contributing to team victories in any way he can.
The Dodgers are aiming to defend their World Series title entering October, and Betts' teammates and coaching staff have remained supportive, with manager Dave Roberts keeping him in the top of the batting order despite his ongoing offensive slump [5]. This continued trust, along with the visible fan backing, contributes to stabilizing Betts’ mental outlook, giving him motivation amid a difficult season.
Betts has also turned to music to help him find a "flow state" during games. He is collaborating with Corona to create "Playa Sounds," a soundtrack that includes moments from big postseason swings, hits, and catches paired with calming beach sounds [3]. Betts believes that this soundtrack puts him in a good mindset, not too intense but relaxed for intense moments.
Despite the personal and professional hardships Betts has faced this season, including illness leading to substantial weight loss, injuries, and the recent loss of his stepfather, the Dodgers’ clubhouse environment and fanbase support play a crucial role in helping him navigate these challenges [4].
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[1] Mookie Betts' 2025 Season Statistics [2] Dodgers Fans Show Appreciation for Mookie Betts amid Struggles [3] Mookie Betts Collaborates with Corona to Create "Playa Sounds" [4] Mookie Betts Opens Up About Personal and Professional Challenges [5] Dave Roberts Maintains Faith in Mookie Betts
- Mookie Betts, despite having a difficult season marked by subpar statistics in baseball, especially for Major League Baseball (MLB), finds encouragement from the support of his teammates and fans.
- In an attempt to find focus and a good mental state during games, Mookie Betts is collaborating with Corona to create "Playa Sounds," a soundtrack that includes calming beach sounds and moments from significant plays in the postseason, with the aim of putting him in a relaxed but intense mindset.
