DENVER — Mookie Betts was the first Dodger position player out on the field Tuesday, walking to spot near the third-base foul line and kneeling on a mat before a coach, who began hitting soft ground balls to his right and left.
It’s a drill Betts does regularly to improve his defense. Betts’ defense, however, really isn’t a problem for the Dodgers.
A six-time Gold Glove winner in right field, Betts moved to shortstop full time this season, turning his old position over to Teoscar Hernández. And his defense has been a problem.