Markus Lynn 'Mookie' Betts is a professional baseball second baseman/shortstop Los Angeles Dodgers in the Major League Baseball (MLB). Better known as Mookie Betts, he was the #172nd overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in the 2011 MLB Draft. He spent his time in the minor leagues and eventually debuted in the MLB on June 29, 2014, for the Boston Red Sox. He played for six years with the team from 2014 to 2019, which also resulted in him earning his first MLB World Series title in 2017.
Mookie Betts joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2020 MLB season and won his second MLB World Series title during his first year with the team. Since then, he has continued to win accolades for his performance on the field. He has also already played eight MLB All-Star games since his debut: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively. He is in his sixth year with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB, as of February 2025. He also won his third MLB World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
Mookie Betts' contract breakdown in 2025
Mookie Betts is in the middle of a contract extension worth $365 million for twelve years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which he signed on July 22, 2020. The following table details the breakdown of Mookie Betts's existing contract in MLB, as per Spotrac:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2021 | $9,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $14,500,000 | - | $14,500,000 |
| 2022 | $9,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $14,500,000 | - | $14,500,000 |
| 2023 | $12,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $17,000,000 | - | $17,000,000 |
| 2024 | $17,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $22,000,000 | - | $22,000,000 |
| 2025 | $17,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $22,000,000 | - | $22,000,000 |
| 2026 | $15,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2027 | $15,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2028 | $19,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $24,000,000 | - | $24,000,000 |
| 2029 | $19,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $24,000,000 | - | $24,000,000 |
| 2030 | $19,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $24,000,000 | - | $24,000,000 |
| 2031 | $16,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 |
| 2032 | $16,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $21,500,000 | - | $21,500,000 |
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How much is Mookie Betts getting paid in 2025?
Mookie Betts will be earning $30,000,000 from the 2025 MLB season, as per Spotrac. This includes his base salary of $25,000,000 along with his signing bonus of $5,000,000. He signed a twelve-year $365,000,000 contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 22, 2020. According to this contract, the team gave him a signing bonus of $65,000,000, has promised him the full amount of $365,000,000 for twelve years, along with his average annual salary will be $30,416,667.
How much does Mookie Betts make in a minute in 2025?
Mookie Betts' salary is $22,000,000 in 2025, as per Spotrac. Dividing the total number of minutes in a year, that is 525,600 minutes, then he is set to make $4.18 per minute in 2025.
Mookie Betts' career earnings
According to Spotrac, Mookie Betts has accumulated a career earning of $150,634,598 in his MLB career, as of February 2025. This includes his total base salary of $124,784,598 along with his total signing bonus of $25,750,000 and his total incentives of $100,000.
What are the terms of Mookie Betts' contract?
Mookie Betts signed a twelve-year $365 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 22, 2020, as per Spotrac. Based on this contract, the team has promised him the entire $365,000,000 for twelve years, gave him a signing bonus of $65,000,000 and also set his annual average salary of $30,416,667. His unrestricted free agency has been established in 2033. The following includes some of the other terms added to his contract:
- $65 million signing bonus ($5 million each of 2021-2032, $2 million in 2033-2034, $1 million 2035)
- Present-Day contract value $306,657,882
- $115 million deferred (2033 - 2044)
- If traded, all deferrals are eliminated and salaries are paid in full as originally structured
How much of Mookie Betts' contract is guaranteed?
Mookie Betts’ contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is twelve years worth $365,000,000, that he signed on July 22, 2020, as per Spotrac. He has been promised the entire amount of $365,000,000 along with $65,000,000 as his signing bonus and $30,416,667 as his average annual salary.
Mookie Betts' contract history
These are the contracts signed by Mookie Betts in his career, as per Spotrac:
Boston Red Sox (2011)
Mookie Betts' first contract with the Boston Red Sox was on August 15, 2011, and received a signing bonus of $750,000.
Boston Red Sox (2014)
Mookie Betts signed a one-year $500,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox in 2014.
Boston Red Sox (2015)
The Boston Red Sox signed Mookie Betts to a one-year contract worth $514,500 on March 8, 2015.
Boston Red Sox (2016)
Mookie Betts signed a one-year contract worth $566,000 with the Boston Red Sox on March 2, 2016.
Boston Red Sox (2017)
The Boston Red Sox signed a one-year $950,000 contract with Mookie Betts on March 2, 2017.
Boston Red Sox (2018)
Mookie Betts avoided arbitration and signed a one-year contract worth $10.5 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers on January 31, 2018.
Boston Red Sox (2019)
Mookie Betts signed a one-year contract worth $20 million with the Boston Red Sox by avoiding arbitration on January 11, 2019.
Boston Red Sox (2020)
Mookie Betts avoided arbitration and signed a one-year contract worth $27 million with the Boston Red Sox on January 10, 2020. However, the team traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers on February 9, 2020, in exchange for Connor Wong, Jeter Downs, and Alex Verdugo. He then signed a twelve-year contract extension worth $365 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 22, 2020.
FAQs on Mookie Betts
A. Mookie Betts signed a twelve-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $365 million on July 22, 2020.
A. Mookie Betts was traded to Los Angeles Dodgers from the Boston Red Sox with David Price on February 9, 2020, for Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs, and Connor Wong.
A. Mookie Betts is playing in the MLB for the past twelve years, as of February 2025.
A. Mookie Betts is under contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and is said to become a free agent before the 2033 MLB season.
A. Mookie Betts has seven years left in his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as of February 2025.
