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Mookie Betts credits his improved defense at shortstop to the training methods he's adopted from Osamu Yada, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's personal trainer.
The Milwaukee Brewers' Luis Rengifo, right, steals second as Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts waits for a late throw during Monday's game. (Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press) After a few days away, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts returned to Camelback Ranch over the weekend, now a father of three after his wife, Brianna, gave birth.
The 33-year-old Betts said earlier in camp he was looking to ease into spring training ahead of his 13th major league season in an effort to turn the page from a career-worst statistical year in 2025. There have been encouraging signs as he's hitting . 316 in Cactus League play, which includes a home run in Sunday's split-squad win over the Chicago Cubs.
“I just want to get better,” Betts said. “I’m not content with being where I’m at. I want to continue to get better in life and everything, and you know, be able to kind of teach my son how to be great.
You know, I’ve got to go through it first. When you’re open-minded, there’s endless possibilities. ” Read more: Shaikin: U.
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