Mookie Betts is one of MLB’s best and most iconic players. So it would stand to reason he’d likely be more beloved by Los Angeles Dodgers fans than others. But even Betts — who is known for his great self-awareness — probably couldn’t have predicted what happened between himself and a fan during a recent game.
The Dodgers star took to Twitter Tuesday to reveal he made a friendly wager with a fan sitting behind home plate. If Betts were to hit a home run in that appearance, the fan would make his upcoming newborn daughter’s middle name “Mookie.” Betts, of course, mashed a dinger, but it was unclear if the fan would keep their word.
They did, and Betts thought it was the neatest thing to see “Franceska Mookie Mancuso” on a birth certificate over Twitter.
One of the coolest moments of ya boy’s entire career! Bro is a man of his word 😂👶🏼 #babymookie pic.twitter.com/rVIG4VWJVe
— Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) August 15, 2023
Here’s the post that Betts references, which serves as proof the fan kept their word:
Hey @Dodgers @mookiebetts @SportsNetLA a bet is a bet. Meet Francesca Mookie Mancuso pic.twitter.com/YftfboJeFV
— Giuseppe Mancuso (@littleragu54) August 10, 2023
What a delightful story, and kudos to Betts for leaning all the way into it with kindness.
This was how Twitter reacted
As if we needed more proof that @mookiebetts is the greatest person on planet earth. https://t.co/RR5lENFIKQ
— Joe Posnanski (@JPosnanski) August 15, 2023
This is really freakin' cool. Great job here, @mookiebetts & the Mancuso fam! https://t.co/SoB1HTfcWc
— L.A. in a Minute (@LaInaMinute) August 15, 2023
MVP.
World Series champion.
TWO-TIME Steal A Base, Steal A Taco Champion.
BABY NAMER.@mookiebetts #babymookie https://t.co/rjO9OqQEd3— Gary Lime (@GaryLime) August 15, 2023
This is incredible 😂😂 https://t.co/4QNPA6KsQ5
— Jerry (@Paranormal_Bass) August 15, 2023
If you aren’t completely obsessed with Mookie Betts you’re just a hater and we ain’t got time for that 😎 💅 https://t.co/XwoQjS4dIU
— Lindsay Adams (@LAtweets22) August 15, 2023
Mook its crazy when you find out people name their kids after you, its beyond special. Ps i wont forget that 3 run HR off me!! https://t.co/8OB9GKBsRa
— Joba Chamberlain (@Joba_44) August 15, 2023
This is great and the name flows so well. It was destined to be! https://t.co/HldRvLXk2Q
— Hannah Aye (@endswithanh) August 15, 2023
This is pretty funny! How can you not love @mookiebetts https://t.co/0x9j8HCGnL
— Dan Roche (@RochieWBZ) August 15, 2023
Is there anyone on this planet that doesn't love Mookie? https://t.co/oC2VUve0LX
— Dan Besbris (@DanBesbris) August 15, 2023
