Banning defensive shifts makes batters feel better. But will they really hit better?

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Max Kepler considered the question, started to answer, and thought better of it.

"I'll keep my mouth shut," the Twins right fielder said with a slight smile, "about what I think of the shift."

Joey Gallo cursed when the topic was broached, shook his head and likewise decided to keep his opinion to himself.