Betts' campaign kicked off with a stomach bug that forced him to miss the season opener in Japan and ultimately caused him to lose a significant amount of weight. Since making his season debut, Betts has been working to master the shortstop position and suffered a fractured toe. It seems the ongoing tribulations have taken a toll on his offense.

Whether it’s the swing adjustments he made during his brief downtime or just the downtime itself, Betts says he has more “clarity” when he steps up to the plate now.