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While analysts caution about placing too much weight on Spring Training performance, the positives from Beatty's recent outings merit attention. His quest for improvement, particularly in his ability to handle breaking balls and off-speed pitches, is crucial. With a poor batting average of .179 against breaking balls and .129 against off-speed pitches last season, the onus is on Beatty to transform these weaknesses into strengths this year.
In his latest performance, Beatty faced a former Cubs pitcher with a solid slider, and he managed to turn that challenge into a successful at-bat. This particular moment reflects the growth Beatty is aiming for as he adjusts his stance and approach under the guidance of the coaching staff.