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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dave Roberts: Mookie Betts ‘Going To Get Better’ At Shortstop With More Experience
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Dave Roberts: Mookie Betts ‘Going To Get Better’ At Shortstop With More Experience

Scott Geirman
March 28, 2024
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Mookie Betts, Freeway Series
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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost in Freeway Series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, which featured Mookie Betts back at shortstop after playing second base the night prior.

Making the jump from right field, initially to second base, and now shortstop out of necessity, Betts has welcomed the challenge of a demanding middle infield position. There have been several tough plays made that look routine, while some hiccups remind growing pains are to be expected.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed his Betts’ shortstop experience thus far, noting that his continued work will land him in a good place, per Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times:

“I think it’s just one of those things where he’s got to continue to get repetitions,” Roberts said. “Ball to his right, ball to his left … there are a lot of plays that he hasn’t seen yet that he’s going to see and have different chances. I’m just glad it happened now, and he’s only going to get better with repetitions.”

Betts’ athleticism and desire to be great at multiple things is a likely factor in the Dodgers’ faith in him being a capable option at shortstop. Without mentioning his ability to impact a game on the offensive end, Betts at minimum figures to be a fine stopgap in the interim.

The Dodgers pivoting away from their original plan from Gavin Lux at shortstop was a quick decision, but having Betts willing and able to take over is a stroke of good fortune.

Mookie Betts wants to win Gold Glove

Betts has won six Gold Glove Awards in his career, all while playing right field. His most recent came in 2022 and the 31-year-old is still eyeing another, even after his second position swap since the end of the 2023 season.

Betts’ desire to add a seventh Gold Glove to his collection is more of a personal benchmark that he hopes comes within the Dodgers’ pursuit of a World Series.

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ByScott Geirman
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Scott Geirman is a journalist from Simi Valley, California, currently working as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and Angels Nation. After working as the Sports Editor for the Moorpark College newspaper, he graduated from Cal State University, Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in broadcast journalism with an emphasis in political science. Scott has a passion for reading, writing, baseball, family, Mookie Betts, and being a father to his beautiful daughter. He is currently pursuing his career in the sports media industry.
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