San Diego u2015 Jonathan Schoop was one of the best defenders in baseball last season. He led both leagues in outs and runs above average and was a Gold Glove finalist.
And yet, discussions persist about the possibility of him moving off his second base position in 2023.
Manager AJ Hinch on Tuesday was addressing a question about adjusting to a new rule change that will effectively ban defensive shifts. Teams next season will have to deploy two infielders on each side of second base and all four have to set up on the dirt of the infield.