At the core of this part of the essay is a sense that the world is changing. This change is not necessarily good or bad; it just is. In some ways, this portion of the essay feels super hypocritical. By day, I am a lawyer. I freely admit that the bulk of my energy and focus is spent working on my client’s behalf. But by night, I write essays for this site. So who am I to complain if Mookie Betts is moonlighting as a content creator when he started his own vlog?
Admittedly, my initial reluctance stemming from this news was remembering that I spent the better part of the last year following another former Dodgers’ vlog for news relating to his suspension and his eventual release: Trevor Bauer. I have done my level best to not write about him since his release for obvious reasons.
I will say the following though before moving on to Betts’ channel. When Bauer was not succumbing to self-aggrandizement and focused purely on his athletic talent, it was an interesting way to gain insight into the mechanics of pitching. Leaving aside the considerable baggage of his drama, he did explain it so I know how to throw his curveball now.
I suppose when I first heard the news about Betts the Vlogger, my initial response was trepidation and distraction. But this man is one who knows his daily trade. Betts has his hobbies, but no one can credibly claim they distract him from his work as the Dodgers’ right fielder.
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