Wladimir Balentien switched things up a little this spring.
While the Tokyo Yakult Swallows star still got in his swings in the batter's box, he spent more time than usual running around the outfield. Even though the slugger still intends to take plenty of long, leisurely trots around the bases, he wants to be smarter, and quicker, on the basepaths when the ball is still in play.
Balentien insists he's not picking up any new tricks, merely reminding everyone he hasn't forgotten the old ones.