Cody Bellinger is a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bellinger, who plays as both an outfielder and first baseman, was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on April 25, 2017, after plying his trade in the minor leagues for four years. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2017 to 2022, winning the World Series Championship in 2020. After spending four seasons with the Dodgers, Bellinger signed for the Chicago Cubs in 2023 and was later traded to the New York Yankees in December 2024.
Throughout his career, Bellinger has earned numerous accolades, including being named an MLB All-Star twice, in 2017 and 2019, the National League Rookie of the Year in 2017, and the National League MVP in 2019. He also received a Gold Glove Award and was named to the All-MLB First Team in 2019. In 2023, Bellinger earned another Silver Slugger award.
Who are Cody Bellinger's parents?
Cody Bellinger's parents are Clay and Jennifer Bellinger.
Along with Cody, the couple has another son, Cole Bellinger, and a daughter, Ashli Korver (Bellinger).
Who is Cody Bellinger’s mother?
Jennifer Bellinger, Cody Bellinger's mother, works at Engel & Völkers, as a Real Estate Agent, as per her LinkedIn profile. She graduated from Montana State University-Northern with a bachelor's degree in education.
In January 2023, she joined Druh Belts & Buckles as a Druh Belts Sales Associate and worked until October 2023. Further, she served as a licensed real estate agent for Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty from August 2020 to January 2024. She also worked at Online Sales Advisors as a head of partnerships. From November 2023 to January 2024, she served as a Marketing Director for Shull Homes and later worked as a real estate agent for West Side Property Group.
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Who is Cody Bellinger’s father?
Clay Bellinger, the father of Cody Bellinger, is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Yankees and the Anaheim Angels. Born on November 16, 1968, in Oneonta, New York, Clay was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the second round (44th overall pick) of the 1989 MLB Draft. He played as an outfielder, third baseman, and first baseman during his MLB career. Clay made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees on April 9, 1999. He was part of the Yankees' roster during their World Series Championship victories in 1999 and 2000.
His final MLB appearance came on April 8, 2002, with the Anaheim Angels. After retiring from professional baseball, Clay became involved in coaching and served as the assistant coach of the Chandler, Arizona, Little League All-Stars, guiding the team to the 2007 Little League World Series. He has also worked as a firefighter in Gilbert, Arizona.
FAQs on Cody Bellinger
A. Cody Bellinger primarily plays as an outfielder. He also plays as a first baseman.
A. Yes, Cody Bellinger has won a World Series championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was part of the Dodgers' championship-winning team in 2020.
A. As of Feb 2025, Cody Bellinger has been selected as an MLB All-Star twice, in 2017 and 2019.
