Cody Bellinger

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New York Yankees · Outfielder

Age 316' 3" · 204 lbsBats Left

#141 Current#79 Preseason#66 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At 30, Bellinger enters his second Yankees season coming off a solid 2025 that saw him post 29 home runs and 98 RBIs while hitting .272, though his production remains heavily dependent on Yankee Stadium's dimensions—he slugged .302 at home with 18 of his 29 homers there but managed just .241 on the road. Early 2026 data suggests a potential decline, as he's batting .258 with 11 home runs through his first 302 at-bats, indicating regression from last year's pace, though his ability to limit strikeouts remains a valuable trait in deeper formats. The key to Bellinger's fantasy relevance this season will be whether he can improve his road performance and overall consistency, as his concerning StatCast metrics in the bottom percentiles suggest his run-production ceiling may be more limited than his MVP-caliber 2019 season would suggest. Expect a mid-tier outfield option who can deliver 20-25 home runs and 80-90 RBIs if everything breaks right, but the downside risk is material given his park-dependent profile and recent early-season struggles.

News Updates

Cody Bellinger extends hitting streak with three hits
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger went 3-for-5 with one RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-3 extra-inning victory over the Angels. Bellinger has been a consistent contributor to the Yankees' September push toward the postseason.
Sep 3, 2026
Cody Bellinger progressing in hamstring recovery
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has progressed in his hamstring recovery and is now doing outdoor running in addition to hitting and throwing. The recovery appears to be advancing well as he works toward returning to the lineup.
Aug 4, 2026
Bellinger sidelined 4-6 weeks with hamstring strain
Cody Bellinger will miss 4-6 weeks due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, representing a significant injury blow to his team's lineup. The outfielder's extended absence creates opportunities for other players to see increased playing time.
Jul 28, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2017	Los Angeles Dodgers	132	548	480	.267	39	97	87	10	146	.352	.581	.933
2018	Los Angeles Dodgers	162	632	557	.260	25	76	84	14	151	.343	.470	.813
2019	Los Angeles Dodgers	156	661	558	.305	47	115	121	15	108	.406	.629	1.035
2020	Los Angeles Dodgers	56	243	213	.239	12	30	33	6	42	.333	.455	.788
2021	Los Angeles Dodgers	95	350	315	.165	10	36	39	3	94	.240	.302	.542
2022	Los Angeles Dodgers	144	550	504	.210	19	68	70	14	150	.265	.389	.654
2023	Chicago Cubs	130	556	499	.307	26	97	95	20	87	.356	.525	.881
2024	Chicago Cubs	130	569	516	.266	18	78	72	9	89	.325	.426	.751
2025	New York Yankees	152	656	588	.272	29	98	89	13	90	.334	.480	.814
2026	New York Yankees	118	502	440	.264	13	63	65	10	80	.343	.418	.761
Career	Totals	1275	5267	4670	.261	238	758	755	114	1037	.335	.477	.812

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2013	AZL Dodgers	47	195	162	.210	1	30	24	2	46	.340	.358	.698
2014	2 teams▼	51	233	215	.312	3	34	51	8	40	.352	.474	.826
2015	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	128	544	478	.264	30	103	97	10	150	.336	.538	.874
2016	2 teams▼	117	477	410	.271	26	71	66	8	94	.365	.507	.872
2017	2 teams▼	19	81	70	.343	6	19	16	7	23	.420	.657	1.077
2021	Oklahoma City Dodgers	5	21	20	.200	2	3	3	0	4	.238	.500	.738
2023	Iowa Cubs	2	8	7	.143	0	1	0	0	2	.125	.143	.268
2026	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders	2	6	6	.167	0	0	0	0	1	.167	.167	.334
Career	Totals	371	1565	1368	.269	68	261	257	35	360	.349	.499	.848

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg89.0 mph

Max EV109.3 mph

Launch Angle17.4°

Barrel %5.8%

K %15.9%

Hard Hit %36.4%

Sprint Speed27.4 ft/s

Bat Speed69.7 mph

Whiff %20.0%

Chase %30.1%

xBA0.273

xSLG0.408

xwOBA0.339

GB%36.6%

FB%28.9%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2017

Los Angeles Dodgers

132

548

480

.267

146

.352

.581

.933

2018

Los Angeles Dodgers

162

632

557

.260

151

.343

.470

.813

2019

Los Angeles Dodgers

156

661

558

.305

115

121

108

.406

.629

1.035

2020

Los Angeles Dodgers

243

213

.239

.333

.455

.788

2021

Los Angeles Dodgers

350

315

.165

.240

.302

.542

2022

Los Angeles Dodgers

144

550

504

.210

150

.265

.389

.654

2023

Chicago Cubs

130

556

499

.307

.356

.525

.881

2024

Chicago Cubs

130

569

516

.266

.325

.426

.751

2025

New York Yankees

152

656

588

.272

.334

.480

.814

2026

New York Yankees

118

502

440

.264

.343

.418

.761

Career

Totals

1275

5267

4670

.261

238

758

755

114

1037

.335

.477

.812

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2013

AZL Dodgers

195

162

.210

.340

.358

.698

2014

2 teams▼

233

215

.312

.352

.474

.826

2015

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

128

544

478

.264

103

150

.336

.538

.874

2016

2 teams▼

117

477

410

.271

.365

.507

.872

2017

2 teams▼

.343

.420

.657

1.077

2021

Oklahoma City Dodgers

.200

.238

.500

.738

2023

Iowa Cubs

.143

.125

.143

.268

2026

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

.167

.334

Career

Totals

371

1565

1368

.269

261

257

360

.349

.499

.848