any reports would be really a moot point considering we are talking about a 27 game sample. But BA's Josh Norris has been with the team for all of his games including being at practices. Here is his video https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UTF-rJ9ru24
and his write up Early reviews of Betts’ early play at the new position have been quite good.
“He could go out there,” one evaluator said. “If you wanted to feel nice about it and have him play an extra 50 games in center field in Double-A or Triple-A until he feels comfortable, great.”
Jackie Bradley Jr.
The evaluator said he sees Red Sox incumbent center fielder Jackie Bradley as more of a fourth outfielder.
Betts’ former manager in Salem and Portland agrees, but not without cautioning that he still needs work on the little things. It has, after all, only been a few weeks.
“You can see that he’s getting a lot more confident out there,” McMillon said. “His routes to balls are improving. He’s got a really strong, accurate arm.
“The more he plays, the better he’s going to get out there. He’s going to gain additional confidence. I think it’s just a good thing to show that he’s athletic and versatile enough to go play the outfield, because that might be a way for him to get to the big leagues quicker.”