Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > 2017 Home Run Derby Was Lifetime Moment For Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger
Dodgers News

2017 Home Run Derby Was Lifetime Moment For Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger

Matthew Moreno
July 11, 2017
2 Min Read
Clay-bellinger-cody-bellinger
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Cody Bellinger became the eighth Los Angeles Dodgers player to take part in the Home Run Derby, and the organization’s fourth rookie in as many years named to the event. Like others before him, Bellinger failed to win the Derby.

He nearly was eliminated in the first round by Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon, but earned 30 seconds of bonus time with a 13th home run during the initial four-minute period. Bellinger then slugged two homers to advance to the semifinals.

That’s where he was eliminated by eventual champion New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge, which Bellinger sensed would be the case per, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com:

“I knew I had no chance,” Bellinger said. “At that point, I’m just glad I won the first round. It was pretty tiring. I was just trying to get out as many as I could.”

The 21-year-old rookie joined the ESPN set during Judge’s time to hit and responded “negative 12” when asked what were the odds he’d advance to the finals. Judge exceeded the 12 home runs Bellinger hit with one minute to spare.

Although he came up short, Bellinger called the Home Run Derby one of his most memorable experiences:

“I didn’t know what to expect, but that was more than I expected,” Bellinger said. “That was probably the best time I’ve had playing baseball.”

Bellinger’s decision to participate in the Derby was contingent on his father, former Major Leaguer and current firefighter, Clay, being granted time off from his firehouse in Arizona. The Home Run Derby was an undercard of sorts for Bellinger.

He’s among the Dodgers’ six All-Stars and is the first in franchise history to reach the Midsummer Classic in his first year. Joc Pederson and Corey Seager were also rookie All-Stars, but each gained MLB experience the season prior to receiving their nod.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2017 Home Run DerbyCody BellingerLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Eduardo Rodriguez
FeaturedRumors

Eduardo Rodriguez Rumors: Dodgers On No-Trade List

August 1, 2023
August 2, 2023
Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman
Dodgers NewsFeatured

2024 MLB All-Star Game Voting: Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts & Teoscar Hernández Advance To Phase 2

June 27, 2024
October 25, 2024
Rich Hill
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Rich Hill Quickly Moving On After Being Removed From Bid For Perfect Game

September 11, 2016
September 11, 2016
Freddie Freeman
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman More Interested In 3,000 Hits Than 300 Career Home Runs

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어