All-star outfielder Mookie Betts has made a career out of defying expectations, and as he transitions to shortstop full-time for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, he’s embracing the challenge with the same determination that has made him one of the best all-around players in the game.

Whereas last year was a crash course for Mookie Betts, the 32-year-old benefitted from a more curated plan this winter as he went through his paces at shortstop.

Troy Tulowitzki never knew Mookie Betts particularly well during their time together in Major League Baseball.

After shifting to shortstop last minute in spring training 2024, longtime outfielder Mookie Betts is back at shortstop for the Dodgers in 2025. But this time he had an entire offseason to put in work at the position.

Dodgers star Mookie Betts had a tough time transitioning to shortstop filling in for Gavin Lux last season. Now in Spring Training, Betts is putting in the work to make the move back to short.