Mookie Betts moonlights as guest star in Disney Jr...
Key takeaways
- The Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop is making an appearance in the series "Marvel's Iron Man and his Awesome Friends," a Disney Jr. show that follows the adventures of a young Iron Man, Ironheart and Iron Hulk.
- Perhaps the guest star appearance will help activate Betts' traditionally reliably strong bat, which has struggled in the opening months of this season.
- It won't be Betts' first foray into the media world.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Mookie Betts will serve as the voice actor for a baseball-playing character in an episode of “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends" premiering Friday. Disney Jr.ESPNMultiple Authors Jun 11, 2026, 09:04 AM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions Mookie Betts has a lengthy athletic résumé -- his four World Series rings and bowling skills speak for themselves -- but he's now adding another title to his portfolio outside of sports: voice actor.
The Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop is making an appearance in the series "Marvel's Iron Man and his Awesome Friends," a Disney Jr. show that follows the adventures of a young Iron Man, Ironheart and Iron Hulk. Betts will feature in the episode "Swarm's Baseball Swing and a Mess," premiering Friday on Disney+.
Unsurprisingly, as the title would imply, the eight-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove winner is providing the voice for a baseball-centric character -- Dizzy Doubleday, a ballplayer who loves to help young kids learn the game.