How Mookie Betts’ Hidden Health Struggle Quietly Redefined His Power at the Plate
That pesky stomach illness didn’t just sideline him temporarily—it robbed him of nearly 20 pounds, stability, and that razor-sharp edge he had honed during spring training. For a player like Betts, whose success hinges on precise mechanics and near-perfect timing—not just raw power—this kind of physical hit was as much mental as it was physical. The Dodgers’ co-hitting coach, Robert Van Scoyoc, confirmed it: Mookie was in a great spot pre-illness, but the fallout lingered far longer than anyone expected.
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