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Twins’ Brooks Lee preps for full season at shortstop

At the Twins' Fort Myers camp, Brooks Lee, the Twins' shortstop candidate, is preparing to spend the season at shortstop after offseason work on his defense and left-handed swing.
With defensive grades below average last season, Lee graded out as a below-average defender while rotating among third base, second base and shortstop, prompting a focus on improving his defensive range.
Through modified workouts and coach visits, Lee focused on technique, jumps, starts, and downhill runs, feeling better about his defense and left-handed swing, according to the Twins' training staff.
At least 15 people told manager Derek Shelton that 'Brooks looks great,' and Lee has recently felt more comfortable hitting right-handed.
This year, Lee's performance could go a long way in determining the Twins' fortunes, as he still seeks offensive consistency after hitting.236 with a.654 OPS, 16 home runs, and a-0.8 bWAR.

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