Mookie Betts had perhaps his finest season as a Dodger during his fourth season in the league. Among other honours, his outstanding season qualified him for another All-Star Game and put him in the mix for the 2023 Players Choice MLB Player of the Year Award.

Along with teammates Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves, Betts is sure to finish in the top three for the National League Outstanding Player award. who are all expected to be contenders for the NL MVP Award.

The 2023 Players Choice Award winners will be revealed on Thursday, November 2, at 3 p.m. PT on ESPN’s SportsCenter.

The 31-year-old displayed exceptional versatility by playing multiple positions and demonstrating his ability to play excellent defence in the outfield in addition to flashing flashy footwork at shortstop and second base. August proved to be a landmark month for Betts’ season.

In addition to winning NL Player of the Month, he established team records for hits (51) and runs (35) in a calendar month with his.455/.516/.839 performance in August. While Betts’ 12 home runs to begin a game are the second-highest in MLB history, his 107 RBI are the most for a leadoff hitter ever.

In the National League, Betts tied for fourth place in batting average (.307), led the team in runs (126), and had the second-most doubles (40).

With an 8.3 fWAR, Betts tied Acuña for first place. During the 2023 season, Betts and Acuña fought for consideration as the National League MVP.

Comparing Mookie Betts

Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is competing with Betts and Acuña for the 2023 Players Choice MLB Player of the Year Award. Even if his team’s ranking in the AL West declined, Ohtani delivered on his promise despite a few injuries slowing down the end of his season.

Acuña had a fantastic season of his own, showcasing his skills early in the 2023 campaign and maintaining them throughout. In terms of hits (217), runs (149), stolen bases (73), and home runs from the leadoff position (41), Acuña was the league leader.

Acuña broke the Braves’ modern-era record for most steals in a season and recorded the first 40-homer, 70 stolen base season in MLB history. April, June, and September saw Acuña take home the NL Player of the Month title.

Ohtani led baseball with a 9.0 fWAR during his remarkable season with the Angels. He finished with 44 home runs, 95 RBI, and 78 total extra-base hits, along with an on-base plus slugging percentage of 1.066. In terms of slugging percentage (.654), Ohtani led the MLB.

Ohtani had a 10-5 record while pitching, with a 3.14 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 167 strikeouts in 132 innings. In the AL, his strikeout percentage of 31.5% was second.