LAS VEGAS — Mookie Betts made the transition from elite right fielder to elite shortstop look seamless this past season, but his ability to shift from ballplayer to entertainer may come even more naturally.
Swap out his glove for a microphone, the diamond for a stage. He’s used to the bright lights, but there are moving parts everywhere, from following teleprompters and cues to knowing when the time is right to stray from the script. The common element is feel, and Betts has that in abundance.


