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

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.

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.

Dodgers slugger Mookie Betts outsourced some extra help in his training this offseason. In preparation to play shortstop full-time for Los Angeles this season, Betts reached out to five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glover Troy Tulowitzki.

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.