How Mookie Betts’ Position Switch Could Change Baseball History Forever
One of the most fluid, intuitive athletes to grace a baseball field, Betts figured it out in a hurry. He won six Gold Gloves and became one of the most valuable corner outfield defenders in baseball.
Ahead of the Dodgers’ 2024 season, Betts was planning to return to second base, his original professional position. But defensive struggles from Gavin Lux in spring training created an impromptu switch to shortstop. On that occasion, Betts struck a tone that wasn’t too different from McDougald in 1956.

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