Nutkin adjusting well to second base

 Squirrel Nukin Jr. had been a shortstop his entire life, until he moved to second base last season.

"At first, it was tough. I didn't have an offseason to prepare for it or a spring training to work through my mistakes. It was like, you're playing second now, move over there."

Nutkin rated four runs below average on the season, making 9 errors in 125 games. He improved his technique throughout the season, and came into 2025 fully prepared to stay at second base.

"I've played shortstop since senior first brought us out of the trees and onto the baseball field. Billy always played second base when we were little." I gave Billy a call last year and little brother helped me with a few things. One suggestion he had was to wear a smaller glove. That helps me make a quick transfer when turning a double play."

This season, Nutkin has made only 3 errors through his first 67 games at second. His fielding percentage has improved to .990, his range factor is up to 4.51, and his zone rating is +5.4 runs. Nutkin has a chance to win a gold glove award this season.