Overview

• Mookie Betts, a three-time World Series champion and six-time Gold Glove winner, is shifting from right field to playing shortstop full-time for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season.
• Betts has spent the offseason training extensively with former MLB shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and Dodgers staff to refine his defensive skills and footwork for the demanding position.
• Critics, including Padres third baseman Manny Machado, question the physical toll and potential impact on Betts' offensive production, though Betts remains confident in his ability to succeed.
• Dodgers teammates and coaches, including manager Dave Roberts, have expressed strong belief in Betts' athleticism and commitment to excelling at shortstop, with some already seeing notable improvement.
• If successful, Betts could join an exclusive group of players to excel at both right field and shortstop, further solidifying his Hall of Fame legacy.