Rounders: A History of Baseball in America

Roots of Greatness: Mookie Betts

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Today we're continuing our series, "Roots of Greatness," where we explore the key foundational pieces in a star's life that contributed to their greatness. Today we will learn about Mookie Betts, the star outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers.


We've already done episodes about Mike Trout and Scott Rolen if you'd like to go back and check those out.


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