Cody Bellinger's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Cody Bellinger.

Cody Bellinger is a professional baseball player, currently an outfielder and first baseman for the New York Yankees. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013 and made his MLB debut with them in 2017. Bellinger also played for the Chicago Cubs before joining the Yankees. He is a notable figure in contemporary baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1913: Dodgers Intentionally Walked in Debut

In 2017, Cody Bellinger became the third Dodger since 1913 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut.

1956: Dodgers Intentionally Walked in Debut

In 2017, Cody Bellinger became the third Dodger since 1913 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut, following Chico Fernández in 1956.

1963: Dodgers Intentionally Walked in Debut

In 2017, Cody Bellinger became the third Dodger since 1913 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut, following Dick Nen in 1963.

1978: Fastest Player Record

On June 13, 2017, Cody Bellinger became the fastest player in MLB history to record four multi-home run games in 45 contests, breaking Bob Horner's 1978 record of 63 games.

2003: Youngest Player to Homer in a Championship Series Game

In 2017, Cody Bellinger became the youngest player to homer in a Championship Series game since Miguel Cabrera did so in Game 7 of the 2003 NLCS.

2004: Consecutive Multi-Home Run Games

On June 13, 2017, Cody Bellinger became the first Dodger to have consecutive multi-home run games since Adrián Beltré in 2004.

2015: Joins Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

In 2015, Cody Bellinger joined the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, becoming a mid- and postseason all-star, and helping the team win the California League championship title.

2017: Postseason Debut and Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Cody Bellinger made his MLB postseason debut, and set an MLB record with 29 strikeouts in a single postseason run. He was the unanimous winner of the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

2017: All-Star and Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Cody Bellinger participated in the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. He was also named the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year after the season.

2018: NL West Title and NLCS MVP

In 2018, Cody Bellinger helped the Dodgers capture the NL West title and was named the NLCS MVP after hitting the go-ahead home run in Game 7.

2018: NLCS MVP

In 2018, Cody Bellinger was named the MVP of the National League Championship Series after an extra innings walk-off single, helping the Dodgers reach the World Series.

2019: MVP, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger Awards

Cody Bellinger finished the 2019 season with career highs in batting average (.305), home runs (47), and RBIs (115). He received the MVP award, the NL Gold Glove Award, and the NL Silver Slugger Award. He also received two Fielding Bible Awards and was selected to the All-MLB First Team.

2019: 100th Career Home Run and Production Slowdown

In 2019, Cody Bellinger achieved his 100th career home run against Eric Lauer. He also became the youngest Dodger to record his 40th home run of the year. His production slowed down after the All-Star break, and he finished with 86 walks by September 5. During the NLDS, the Washington Nationals exploited his weaknesses.

2019: All-Star Selection and MVP Frontrunner

In 2019, Cody Bellinger became a frontrunner for the NL MVP Award, alongside Christian Yelich, leading in several stats. He received his second All-Star game nod and his first All-Star start, playing alongside Yelich and Ronald Acuña Jr. in the NL outfield. He declined an invitation to the Home Run Derby.