Mookie Betts already is an All-Star Major League Baseball player and an excellent bowler, and now it appears he can add table tennis to his list of talents.
The Boston Red Sox added a pingpong table to their clubhouse in early March courtesy of second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who’s a big fan of the sport. It became an instant hit, and the Red Sox squared off in some pretty intense tournaments.
And Betts gave fans a taste of the competition when he posted a video of himself and fellow outfielder Chris Young taking on shortstop Xander Bogaerts and relief pitcher Robbie Ross.
This is how we stay loose! Who got next? @Ross_108 @CY24_7 pic.twitter.com/odkBx6VgpI
— Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) March 28, 2017
Betts’ video got the attention of American tennis player Ryan Harrison, who challenged Betts to a match and said he’d wear the right fielder’s jersey in the U.S. Open if he loses.
Lets make it happen! What you got in mind?
— Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) March 28, 2017
That jersey would definitely make you stand out on court, if nothing else 🙂 Love this #USOpen bet.
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) March 28, 2017
We’d say our money is on the guy who plays tennis for a living, but after seeing what Betts did in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Clash bowling tournament, we’re not so sure it’s safe to bet on the professional.
Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Images
