Cody Bellinger's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2026

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 debuted with them in 2017. Before joining the Yankees, he also played for the Chicago Cubs.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1913: Dodger Intentionally Walked

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

1956: Chico Fernández Intentionally Walked

In 1956, Chico Fernández was intentionally walked.

1963: Dick Nen Intentionally Walked

In 1963, Dick Nen was intentionally walked.

1978: Bob Horner's Record

In 1978, Bob Horner set the record for the fastest player to record four multi-home run games in 63 contests.

2003: Miguel Cabrera Homers

In 2003, Miguel Cabrera homered in a Championship Series game at the age of 20.

2004: Adrian Beltré Consecutive Multi-Home Run Games

In June, Cody Bellinger became the first Dodger to have consecutive multi-home run games since Adrian 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 a California League championship title.

2015: Full Season in Minor Leagues

The 2015 season was Cody Bellinger's first full year in the minor leagues, assigned to the Class A-Advanced Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He gained attention for his performance, including being fifth in the California League with 12 home runs by June 11. He helped the Quakes win a Cal League championship and was named the California League Championship Series MVP.

2017: Postseason and Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Cody Bellinger began his MLB postseason, setting an MLB record with 29 strikeouts in a single postseason run. Despite the Dodgers losing the World Series to the Houston Astros, Bellinger was the unanimous winner of the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

2017: All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, 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 setting several Dodgers single-season home run records.

2018: NL West Title and Postseason

In 2018, Cody Bellinger helped the Dodgers capture the NL West title. He was named the NLCS MVP but struggled in the World Series, which the Dodgers lost to the Boston Red Sox.

2018: NLCS MVP

In 2018, Cody Bellinger was named the MVP of the National League Championship Series following an extra innings walk-off single that helped take the Dodgers to the World Series.

2019: MVP, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger Awards

Cody Bellinger finished the 2019 season with career highs and 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 hit his 100th career home run off of Eric Lauer and became the first MLB player of the 2019 season and the youngest Dodger to record his 40th home run of the year. His production slowed after the All-Star break, batting .256 in the second half of the season with 13 home runs.

2019: All-Star Game Selection

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 considered a frontrunner for the NL MVP Award alongside Christian Yelich. Bellinger led with 72 runs, 73 RBIs, a .334 average, and a .431 on-base percentage, and also led MLB with 6.7 Wins Above Replacement. He was invited to the Home Run Derby but declined.