| Cody Bellinger Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 92 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 13, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color | Green |
Cody Bellinger is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman who was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB draft.
Full Name
Cody James Bellinger
Nick Name
Cody
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Residence
Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Nationality
Education
Cody Bellinger studied at Hamilton High School, a public high school located in Chandler, Arizona. He then committed to play college baseball at the University of Oregon but eventually decided to forgo his commitment.
Occupation
Professional Baseball Player
Family
- Father – Clayton Daniel Bellinger (Former Professional Baseball Player, Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees and the Anaheim Angels, Served as a coach for the Chandler, Arizona National Little League team)
- Mother – Jennifer Bellinger (Has worked for Sotheby’s International Realty)
- Siblings – Ashli Bellinger (Sister), Cole Bellinger (Younger Brother) (Pitcher for Hamilton High School, Was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 15th round of the 2017 MLB Draft)
- Others – Daniel Bellinger (Paternal Grandfather), Penelope A. Meleniclis (Paternal Grandmother)
Position
Outfielder / First Baseman
Bats
Left
Throws
Left
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
92 kg or 203 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Cody Bellinger has dated –
- Chase Carter – It was revealed in the year 2020 that he was romantically involved with Bahamian model Chase Carter. She then announced on Instagram on July 13, 2021, that the couple was expecting their first child, a girl, together. She gave birth to their daughter named Caiden in November 2021. In April 2023, Cody and Chase were blessed with another daughter named Cy. The duo got engaged in June 2023.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Cody Bellinger is of Greek, German, Irish, English, Scottish, and Dutch descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tall height
Brand Endorsements
Through social media, Cody Bellinger has done endorsement work for a number of brands which include the likes of Therabody, Dairy Queen, FLONASE, and others.
Religion
Christianity
Cody Bellinger Facts
- He played baseball during his time at Hamilton High School and was voted team MVP as both a junior and as a senior and hit .429 in his senior season.
- In the 2013 MLB Draft, Cody Bellinger was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round, 124th overall. He then went on to sign with the team for a signing bonus of $700,000, approximately $300,000 more than what was recommended for a fourth-round draft pick.
- He concluded his rookie MLB season hitting .267 with 39 home runs, 97 RBIs, and 87 runs scored in 480 at bats and 132 games.
- Cody Bellinger went on to finish the 2019 season with career highs in batting average (.305), home runs (47), and RBIs (115) as well as received a trifecta of MLB awards, winning the MVP award, the NL Gold Glove Award, and the NL Silver Slugger Award. With this, he became the first Dodger in club history to take home all three honors in the same season.
- He signed an $11.5 million contract with the Dodgers for the 2020 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2019–20 MLB offseason and, hence, broke Kris Bryant’s record for the largest single-season contract for a player in his first year eligible for arbitration.
- Cody Bellinger signed a one-year, $16.1 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2021 season.
- He signed a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2024 with the Chicago Cubs on December 14, 2022.
- He was named the National League Player of the Month for the month of July on August 2, 2023.
- Cody Bellinger became a free agent on November 3, 2023.
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