Dodgers celebrity Mookie Betts is 8 house runs shy of his season-high. He has been exceptional within the final 17 video games with 10 house runs out of LA’s leadoff spot.
After Betts set a profession excessive in house runs with 35, the Dodgers despatched him to Drive Line to get his swing analyzed. The specialists at Drive Line didn’t discover something mistaken with Betts’ swing, besides he was too gentle.
Betts spent the previous offseason gaining weight and power. This season he has been slugging seemingly at will.
After the Dodgers’ 5-to-1 victory over the Mets, Betts talked to Ken Rosenthal about his dominance as a power-hitter.
“All through the season I’m really attempting to get stronger, and stronger, and stronger so I may be the most effective participant I may be.”
Betts additionally credited exhausting work and having his buddy, J.D. Martinez, on the group. He’s additionally comfortable to be transferring across the diamond, taking part in within the infield and outfield. When Betts is comfortable, it’s clear he performs higher.
Many baseball “specialists” imagine Betts is second within the Nationwide League MVP race, simply after Ronald Acuna, Jr., who’s having an unbelievable season. Nobody thought Betts would lead the Dodgers in house runs with Martinez and Max Muncy on the group. His willingness to play second base and shortstop when the Dodgers wanted him to do this is extra worthwhile than simply having a incredible season. This yr Betts has proven why the Dodgers gave him a humongous contract in July 2020 and has helped them retake first place from the Diamondbacks in July.
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