Troy Tulowitzki and Mookie Betts had limited interactions during their overlapping MLB careers. However, as Betts prepares for a full-time switch to shortstop with the Dodgers, he reached out to Tulowitzki for training. Tulowitzki, a decorated shortstop himself, was intrigued by Betts' potential at the position despite initial doubts. His enthusiasm reflects broader confidence in Betts’ ability to excel defensively at shortstop, highlighting the player's dedication to improving and adapting to new challenges.
"He was like, 'Oh man, I was so scared to talk to you,'" Tulowitzki said with a laugh recently, after hearing Betts recount the story years later.
"To be one of the best defenders in the game, if not the best with the Platinum Gloves and Gold Gloves and all that, and then to go to shortstop," Tulowitzki said.
"Fast-forward a few months, however, and you can count Tulowitzki among the growing contingent of those sold on Betts' potential at shortstop."
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