Dodgers' Mookie Betts Reveals Near Miss with Padres Draft Choice

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Reveals Near Miss with Padres Draft Choice

Mookie Betts revealed he was close to being drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2011, which could have altered the trajectory of both teams. Instead, Betts was selected by the Boston Red Sox just one pick before the Padres took Mark Pope. Betts's impactful play has been instrumental in the Dodgers' success, while the Padres reflect on missed opportunities from that draft. His admission about the Padres' interest highlights a "what could have been…

Ex-Red Sox Mookie Betts Shares Funny Story About Dustin Pedroia

Showing up to the field early shows hard work, and that’s exactly what Dustin Pedroia did when he was with the Red Sox. During Mookie Betts‘ podcast with Bleacher Report “On Base,” he had Padres youngster Jackson Merrill on. The Maryland native admitted he was a Boston fan growing up with Pedroia his favorite player. Merrill told Betts he heard the Red Sox legend used to show up to the field at 12 p.m. ready to put his jersey on. While Betts shu…