Young Walsh looks to heat up at hot corner

MIAMI — A natural second baseman, Colin Walsh’s future with the Brewers is at third base, and though it’s taken some time, the Californian is settling into his new role.

“I’m feeling comfortable [at third base] now,” Walsh said. “Initially in Spring Training, it was definitely a switch, a different environment. Now I’m where I need to be, basically.”

Manager Craig Counsell likes what he’s seen of the small sample size from Walsh, both at third base and at the plate. He said the move to third base fits the Brewers’ roster and where Walsh can be most useful to the club.

“That’s the spot for him,” Counsell said. “And I know he’s got a lot of [experience] at second base; he’s played some left field. But we’re focusing our work at third base.”

Walsh played in 345 games at second base during his professional career. But he is easing into a spot he’s played in just 74 games — 63 in the Minor Leagues. He’s played more games in left field (88) than at third base.

Over just nine starts at third …

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