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Mookie Betts Rediscovers Hitting Stroke, Boosts Dodgers' Playoff Push
25 Aug
Summary
- Mookie Betts playing well at shortstop, ranking high in key defensive metrics
- Betts dismissed early-season struggles, focused on singles to regain form
- Betts' hot streak could be crucial as Dodgers chase NL West title
In the 2025 MLB season, Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts has experienced an uncharacteristically quiet campaign. However, the three-time World Series champion has started to turn things around in the final months of the season.
Despite some early struggles, Betts has recently played more efficiently at shortstop, ranking in the 88th percentile in Range and the 74th percentile in Fielding Run Value according to Baseball Savant. Although a natural outfielder, the 32-year-old has adapted well to the position after playing it for several years.
Betts has also started to heat up at the plate. Earlier this month, he told reporters that his "season's kind of over" and that it would be impossible to reach his normal numbers. However, those comments seemingly liberated Betts, as he has since batted .348 with two home runs and an .874 OPS in his last 17 games. Betts dismissed the notion that his comments were the catalyst, saying he simply found a cue that is working for him.
After recovering from an early-season illness, Betts had tried too hard to generate power. Now, by focusing on singles, he has found himself in a better place. Across 120 games this season, Betts has hit 13 home runs and posted a .689 OPS, which is below his usual standards. However, his recent hot streak and improved play at shortstop could be pivotal as the Dodgers attempt to beat out the San Diego Padres for the National League West crown.
