Cody Bellinger

Baseball player, 2017 NL Rookie of the Year

Cody Bellinger - Baseball player, 2017 NL Rookie of the Year
Born

July 13th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. Selected in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Debuted in 2017 and earned the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Achieved significant success during the 2019 season, winning the National League MVP Award and helping the Dodgers secure a division title. Contributed to the team's success in the postseason, further solidifying a reputation as a powerful hitter. In 2021, traded to the Chicago Cubs, continuing to contribute in the league.

2017 National League Rookie of the Year

2019 National League MVP

Multiple-time All-Star

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