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Cody Bellinger

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Cody Bellinger is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman who has played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and New York Yankees. He won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 2017 and was named the National League MVP in 2019 after hitting 47 home runs with a .305 batting average. Following his MVP season, his offensive production declined due to a series of injuries, including a shoulder dislocation. He is also recognized for his defensive capabilities, earning a Gold Glove Award in 2019 for his play in right field.

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Which MLB teams has Cody Bellinger played for?

Cody Bellinger played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2017 through 2022, then the Chicago Cubs in 2023 and 2024. He joined the New York Yankees in 2025, so older profiles may not show his current team. [MLB player profile](https://www.mlb.com/player/cody-bellinger-641355)

Which major awards has Cody Bellinger won?

Bellinger won National League Rookie of the Year in 2017 and National League MVP in 2019. MLB also records him as a 2018 NLCS MVP, giving him a notable postseason award between those two honors. [MLB player profile](https://www.mlb.com/player/cody-bellinger-641355)

What positions does Cody Bellinger play?

Bellinger is a left-handed hitter who has played both outfield and first base in MLB. That combination is why team listings often describe him as an outfielder and first baseman rather than assigning him to only one position. [MLB player profile](https://www.mlb.com/player/cody-bellinger-641355)

What is Cody Bellinger's connection to the New York Yankees?

Cody later played for the Yankees, but his family connection to the club came earlier through his father, Clay Bellinger. Clay played for New York from 1999 to 2001, before Cody made his Dodgers debut in 2017. [2025 Yankees player information](https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/fl_attachment/mlb/j0zu5emvprvdma1q1pgm.pdf)