Mookie Betts spoke out against not standing for the national anthem a few years ago, citing the need to show respect for those in the military.
When the shortened 2020 season began on Thursday, Betts reversed course and took a knee.
\"I wasn\'t educated,\" Betts said when asked how his perspective has changed since September 2016. \"That\'s my fault. I need to be educated on the situation. I know my dad served and I\'ll never disrespect the flag, but there\'s also gotta be change in the world, and kneeling has nothing to do with those who served our country.\"
The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder isn\'t sure if he\'ll continue to kneel.
\"I think kneeling is definitely something that shows we need change, but also I have to put some action into play as far as away from MLB,\" Betts said. \"That\'s my primary goal. Today was just to unify both sides and just to show that we are here for change.\"
