Overview

• Kaj Lynn Betts, Mookie Betts’ two-year-old son, threw the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on his father’s bobblehead night.
• In a comical moment, Kaj instinctively ran toward right field—his father’s primary defensive position—before being guided back to complete the pitch.
• The heartwarming clip of Kaj’s misdirected run and pitch quickly went viral, captivating fans and social media users alike.
• This personal highlight contrasted with the Dodgers’ tough 11-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics later that evening.
• Mookie Betts, currently playing under a 12-year, $365 million contract, continues to balance his professional and family life, with fatherhood remaining a central theme in his public narrative.