Mookie Betts makes strong case for All-Star selection with recent performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers is vying for his ninth All-Star selection amid a heated competition with CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals. Despite starting the season slowly and missing time due to injury, Betts has recently found his rhythm, hitting five home runs over the last 14 games. His performance, combined with his exceptional defensive skills at shortstop, challenges perceptions about his candidacy, as he boasts superior defensive metrics compared to Abrams. The discussion around All-Star selections is intensifying as the voting phase progresses, with results to be announced soon.
- •Betts has 11 home runs and 27 RBIs this season.
- •He is competing with CJ Abrams for the starting spot.
- •Betts is on a hot streak with a.368 average in recent games.
- •Defensively, Betts ranks in the 90th percentile according to Baseball Savant.
- •Voting results for the All-Star Game will be released soon.
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Mookie Betts’ Surprisingly Strong All-Star Case
"Think Mookie Betts is only an All-Star finalist on name recognition? Think again. His elite defense and recent hot streak make a strong case for the Midsummer Classic.
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