Well, I am sure you’ve heard plenty of debates about who’s better—Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge— well, Mookie Betts has a refreshing take on this. We all know that both of the baseball stars are at their peak right now; Ohtani’s on track for a historic 50-50 season, something we’ve never seen before, while Judge is crushing it with three 50-HR seasons, joining an elite club of just five players. With both stars tearing up the field, the debate is hotter than ever. Now, the Dodger’s shortstop has shared his own piece of mind.

In a recent viral video shared by Bleacher Report X handle, Mookie Betts is seen talking all baseball with another shortstop, Gunnar Randal Henderson. In this video, they discuss who is better than whom, but their take is different from others. For example, you must remember the recent debate on the same between Chris Ross and A. Smith, where they were seen leaning toward one. This, the discussion between the two shortstops, looked more than opinion; it felt like a suggestion. 

What did Mookie Betts suggest to everyone?

The video starts with Betts, saying that he gets why people are asking whose season is better, Ohtani or Judge, but to him, “it’s not a fair question.” He was confident that both could exist in the same space, and it was not necessary to pick one side. “I don’t think one has to be better than the other one; I think we should appreciate greatness,” Derek said. So, while everyone is out there debating, Betts is all about celebrating and soaking both players’ greatness. We all should learn that, though.

He also emphasized why it’s so important to appreciate this moment, as it’s a rare treat, “Don’t know if we will ever see again,” the shortstop said. While his partner in the conversation seemed to be equally acknowledging all of this, Gunnar said, “It’s unreal, both of them.” But are Ohtani and Judge the only baseball sensations that seem to be unreal right now? Well, according to Mookie, “It’s all unreal. Shohei judge Bobby, you (garner) have talent that is unreal in baseball. Uff! What a magical thing to say, and with the coming of young talents the future of MLB looks promising, too! 

But if you think Betts has a hot take on the Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge debate, think again! He’s actually got a lighthearted opinion on another, which includes the Japanese star again. Yes, you guessed it right, it’s on Decoy, Dodger’s super players’ furry friend.

Is Mookie also a Decoy fan?

Decoy stole the spotlight when he threw the first pitch at Ohtani’s bobblehead giveaway on August 25. The scene quickly went viral, catching the eyes of many. It seems like it caught Dodgers’ shortstop Mookie Betts’ attention as well. Who couldn’t control to let his purest emotion out and say, “That was the coolest thing ever!”. I agree, I have watched those clips too many times, and I am sure many of you would have, too.

He also went ahead and said how cool. “He taught his dog to pitch, like WHATT! . Well, fun fact: Ohtani revealed that his dog had been practicing for his first pitch for three weeks now. Talk about dedication! Betts was astonished by how diligently Decoy was listening to Ohtani, to which he said, “It makes sense; playing with Shohei is like the coolest thing ever.” the 31-year-old also admitted that, now that he bats right after Ohtani, he’s thrilled to watch him in action. While he struggled to find the right words at the time, his reaction in the video spoke volumes—it was basically a cheer from every Ohtani fan ever!

Well, one thing is for sure: Mookie is the ultimate hype man! Even though he’s tight with Ohtani, he could have leaned toward him, but he didn’t! While Betts offered a refreshing take on the Ohtani vs. Judge debate, it’s far from settled. With the Yankees (78-56) and Dodgers (80-54) leading their leagues, the debate is only getting hotter as more games and records come into play. Who would you be inclined toward, will you go with Mookie’s opinion? Drop your thoughts in the comments