"Mookie Betts ranked in the 91st percentile of defenders with six outs above average (OAA), ranking him eighth among all MLB shortstops."
"Betts posted 17 defensive runs saved, leading all MLB shortstops and surpassing the second-place Zach Neto by four runs."
"Betts spent the offseason reworking his swing and trying to rediscover the bat speed he lost last year, focusing on his strengths."
"If Betts bounces back offensively in 2026, he is expected to be in the MVP conversation, according to manager Dave Roberts."
Mookie Betts has been ranked as the fifth-best shortstop in MLB by The Shredder for the second consecutive year. He follows Bobby Witt Jr., Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor, and Gunnar Henderson. Despite a challenging offensive season in 2025, Betts' overall performance over the last three years remains strong. He excelled defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile with six outs above average and leading all shortstops with 17 defensive runs saved. Betts is working on improving his bat speed for a potential MVP-worthy season in 2026.
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