Cody Bellinger's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Cody Bellinger is an American professional baseball player, currently an outfielder and first baseman for the New York Yankees. Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013, he made his MLB debut with them in 2017. He has also played for the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger's career has established him as a notable figure in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1913: Dodgers Intentionally Walked

In 1913, this was the first year to start tracking Dodgers intentionally walked.

1956: Chico Fernandez 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 of 63 games to record four multi-home run games.

2003: Miguel Cabrera Homers in NLCS

In 2003, Miguel Cabrera, at age 20, homered in Game 7 of the NLCS.

2004: Adrian Beltre's Consecutive Games

In 2004, Adrian Beltré had consecutive multi-home run games

2015: Full Minor League Season

In 2015, Cody Bellinger played his first full year in the minor leagues with the Class A-Advanced Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, gaining attention for his performance, including home runs, and helping the team win the Cal League championship title, for which he was named MVP.

2017: All-Star and Rookie of the Year

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

2017: Postseason Home Runs and Strikeouts

In 2017, during his first MLB postseason, Cody Bellinger hit a home run in the NLDS and NLCS, but also set an MLB record with 29 strikeouts in a single postseason run, ultimately winning the NL Rookie of the Year Award despite the Dodgers losing the World Series.

2018: NL West Title and Postseason Performance

In 2018, Cody Bellinger helped the Dodgers capture the NL West title, contributed impactful hits during the NLCS (including a key catch and single), was named NLCS MVP, but struggled in the World Series, which the Dodgers lost to the Boston Red Sox.

2018: Second Season Home Run and Adjustments

In 2018, Cody Bellinger hit the first home run of the season and reached 40 career home runs in 136 games, later making adjustments to his stance after being benched, and ultimately playing in all 162 regular-season games with a .260 batting average.

2018: NLCS MVP

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

2019: MLB Awards Trifecta

In 2019, Cody Bellinger finished the season with career highs and received the MVP award, the NL Gold Glove Award, and the NL Silver Slugger Award. He was also selected to the inaugural All-MLB First Team.

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 alongside Christian Yelich and Ronald Acuña Jr. He was also considered a frontrunner for the NL MVP Award during this time.

2019: MVP, Silver Slugger, and Gold Glove

In 2019, Cody Bellinger received the NL MVP, Silver Slugger, and Gold Glove Awards, along with his second All-Star selection.

2020: World Series Championship

In 2020, Cody Bellinger and the Dodgers won the World Series, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in six games. Bellinger scored the go-ahead home run in the NLCS, and signed a one-year, $16.1 million contract with the Dodgers for the 2021 season.