SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The D-backs plan to do more defensive shifting this year than last, but exactly how they will position their players on the shifts is still a work in progress.
When teams typically shift on a left-handed hitter, the second baseman moves into shallow right field and the shortstop either slides over to behind second base or he stays to cover the left side of the infield while the third baseman moves behind second.
The D-backs, though, have tried all different types of combinations, including having the shortstop positioned in shallow right with the third baseman staying on the left side and the second baseman playing behind the second-base bag.