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. Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013, he made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Dodgers, later playing for the Chicago Cubs before joining the Yankees. Bellinger is a notable figure in contemporary baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1913: Third Dodger since 1913 to be Intentionally Walked in Debut

On April 25, 2017, Cody Bellinger became the third Dodger since 1913 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut.

1956: Chico Fernández was intentionally walked in his debut

Cody Bellinger became the third Dodger since 1913 after Chico Fernández in 1956 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut on April 25, 2017.

1963: Dick Nen was intentionally walked in his debut

Cody Bellinger became the third Dodger since 1913 after Dick Nen in 1963 to be intentionally walked in his MLB debut on April 25, 2017.

1978: Fastest to Four Multi-Home Run Games

On June 13, 2017, Cody Bellinger became the fastest player in MLB history to record four multi-home run games in 45 contests, breaking the record previously held by Bob Horner, who did it in 63 games in 1978.

2003: Youngest Player to Homer in a Championship Series

In 2017, Cody Bellinger became the youngest player to homer in a Championship Series game since Miguel Cabrera in 2003.

2015: Joins Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

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

2017: Postseason Home Run and Strikeout Record

In 2017, Cody Bellinger's first MLB postseason included a solo home run in the NLDS. However, he also set an MLB record with 29 strikeouts in a single postseason run. Despite the Dodgers losing the World Series, he was the unanimous winner of the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

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 a go-ahead home run in Game 7. However, he struggled in the World Series, where the Dodgers lost to the Boston Red Sox.

2019: 100th Career Home Run and 40th of the Season

In 2019, Cody Bellinger hit his 100th career home run in his 401st game, breaking a Dodgers record. He also became the first MLB player of the 2019 season and the youngest Dodger in franchise history to record his 40th home run of the year. He was ejected from a Freeway Series game after arguing balls and strikes.

2019: All-Star Game Nod and Start

In 2019, Cody Bellinger received his second All-Star game nod and his first All-Star start, opening the game in the NL outfield. He was also considered a frontrunner for the NL MVP Award, leading in multiple stats. He declined an invitation to the Home Run Derby.

2020: World Series Championship with Dodgers

In 2020, Bellinger and the Dodgers won the World Series, the team's first since 1988. Bellinger hit a go-ahead home run in the NLCS and made a key defensive play in the NLDS. He injured his shoulder during the NLCS but continued to play in the World Series.