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 outfielder and first baseman currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013 and made his MLB debut with them in 2017. He has also played for the Chicago Cubs.
1913: Dodger Intentionally Walked
On April 25, 2017, Bellinger was the third Dodger since 1913 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut.
1956: Dodger Intentionally Walked
On April 25, 2017, Bellinger was the third Dodger since 1913 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut. Chico Fernández did so in 1956.
1963: Dodger Intentionally Walked
On April 25, 2017, Bellinger was the third Dodger since 1913 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut. Dick Nen did so in 1963.
1978: Fastest to Four Multi-HR Games Record
On June 13, 2017, Bellinger became the fastest player in MLB history to record four multi-home run games in 45 contests, breaking the previous record set by Bob Horner with 63 games in 1978.
1988: Dodgers' First World Series Win
In 2020, the Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in six games for Bellinger's first World Series championship and the Dodgers' first since 1988.
2003: Miguel Cabrera NLCS Home Run
In the 2017 National League Championship Series (NLCS), 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-HR Games
On June 13, 2017, Cody Bellinger was the first Dodger to have consecutive multi-home run games since Adrián Beltré in 2004.
2008: Total Bases Record
In April 2019, Cody Bellinger lifted to 88 total bases by the end of the month, three more than Chase Utley's 2008 record and the most of any batter in the live-ball era.
2015: Full Season in Minor Leagues
The 2015 season was Cody Bellinger's first full year in the minor leagues, playing for the Class A-Advanced Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and helping them to a Cal League championship title.
2017: All-Star Game and Rookie of the Year
In 2017, Cody Bellinger participated in the MLB All-Star Game and was named the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year.
2017: MLB Postseason
In the 2017 MLB postseason, Cody Bellinger set an MLB record with 29 strikeouts, and won the NL Rookie of the Year Award after the Dodgers fell to the Houston Astros in the World Series.
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, though his performance in the World Series was limited.
2018: NLCS MVP
In 2018, Cody Bellinger was named the MVP of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) after helping the Dodgers reach the World Series.
April 2019: MLB Leader and Record-Breaking Home Run
By the end of April 2019, Cody Bellinger led MLB in several categories and broke Matt Kemp's record for the most single-season home runs of any Dodger through April.
2019: MLB Awards Trifecta
In 2019, Bellinger achieved career highs and received the MVP award, the NL Gold Glove Award, and the NL Silver Slugger Award. He also earned two Fielding Bible Awards and was selected for the All-MLB First Team.
2019: MVP, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove Awards
In 2019, Cody Bellinger received the NL MVP, Silver Slugger, and Gold Glove Awards, as well as his second All-Star selection.
2019: All-Star Game Selection and MVP Candidate
In 2019, Cody Bellinger was a frontrunner for the NL MVP award by the All-Star break. He received his second All-Star game nod and first All-Star start, playing alongside Christian Yelich and Ronald Acuña Jr. He also led MLB in Wins Above Replacement.
2019: First MLB Ejection and 100th Career Home Run
On July 24, 2019, Bellinger received his first MLB game ejection. On August 2, 2019, he hit his 100th career home run, breaking a Dodgers record. He also became the youngest Dodger to hit 40 home runs in a season. His production slowed after the All-Star break, and pitchers began intentionally walking him.
2020: World Series Title
In 2020, Cody Bellinger won his first World Series title with the Dodgers.
July 2023: National League Player of the Month
In July 2023, Bellinger was named the National League Player of the Month, hitting .400 with eight home runs and 24 RBIs.
