Brett Baty's Spring Training Debut at First Base

0:00For the New York Mets It's March 1st, here's what's happening, make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Brett Beatty made his spring training debut for the Mets at first base, a brand new spot for the 26-year-old infielder. With Marcus Semyon and Boba Shet now handling second and third, Beatty stepped in during a three to two loss to the Nationals. He handled the routine plays cleanly with no errors. Major Carlos Mendoza praised the outing, saying it was great to see Beatty back in game action. Beatty agreed, noting that while he practiced multiple positions this off-season, nothing beats real reps. He drew tips from former teammate Pete Alonzo on communicating with infielders. Last season marked Beatty's best year yet in the majors, where he locked down third base and hit 254 with 18 home runs. Now without a set position, the Mets aim to keep him versatile to stay in the lineup. The team sees potential in right field, too, with the vacancy there alongside Juan Soto and left in Lewis-Rover Jr. in center.

1:02Beatty tried some outfield drills in the backfields and plans more soon, possibly in a game next week. Mendoza plans to low-badi up with reps at first, right field, and maybe second this spring. The athletic youngster handled a shift to second last year, so the staff has full confidence he can adapt quickly. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I-SoliPolo.com.