Cody Bellinger May Make Los Angeles Dodgers Batting Lineup In 2017
Samantha Myles Posted on 10/29/2016.
Cody Bellinger is the son of Clay Bellinger who won two World Series Titles with the New York Yankees. Bellinger is capable of playing either first baseman or right fielder with his versatility.
Cody Bellinger only had 3 games in AAA. In those 3 games, the 2013 fourth round pick had a .545 batting average, 3 home runs, and 6 RBI's.
Bellinger can hit home runs, line drives, grounders, or bunts. Bellinger has 5-tool ability for a first baseman. Bellinger can throw the ball to first base from the outfield, so he may convert to outfield with a cannon for an arm. Bellinger would most likely play right fielder if he moved to the outfield.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is 34-years-old. Gonzalez has a contract that runs through 2019. Josh Reddick took over for Yasiel Puig at right fielder later in the season. Reddick turns 30-years-old in 2017 and is set to be an unrestricted Free Agent in 2017.
Cody Bellinger seems like a better fit at first baseman in my opinion. I could also see him converting to the outfield making the move to right fielder if Reddick does not return to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017.
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