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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Named Finalist For Players Choice National League Outstanding Rookie
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Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Named Finalist For Players Choice National League Outstanding Rookie

Matthew Moreno
October 5, 2017
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Russell Lansford-USA TODAY Sports
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger was named among the three finalists for the Players Choice National League Outstanding Rookie Award. Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Bell and St. Louis Cardinals infielder Paul DeJong round out the group.

Of the three, only Bell reached the Majors last season. He batted .273/.368/.406 with eight doubles, three home runs and 19 RBI in 45 games. This year, Bell hit .255/.334/.466 with 26 doubles, six triples, 26 home runs and 90 RBI over 159 games.

Stepping in at shortstop for the Cardinals while occasionally playing second base, DeJong impressed over 108 games. He hit .285/.325/.532 with 26 doubles, 25 home runs and 65 RBI.

While Bell and DeJong enjoyed successful rookie campaigns, Bellinger was the creme of the crop since making his MLB debut April 25.

Initially joining the Dodgers to help provide a spark to what was a struggling group of outfielders, Bellinger played his way into an everyday role at first base. He cooled from a torrid pace but batted .267/.352/.581 with 26 doubles, four triples, 39 home runs and 97 RBI.

Bellinger led the Dodgers in home runs and RBI, and tied for second in triples, ranked second on the team in on-base plus slugging percentage (.933) and fifth in doubles. What’s more, he broke the NL rookie record for most home runs in a single season.

The winner for NL Outstanding Rookie and other Players Choice Awards will be announced Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 5:00 p.m. PT on MLB Network. Clayton Kershaw was among the three finalists for NL Outstanding Pitcher.

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TAGGED:2017 AwardsCody BellingerLos Angeles DodgersPlayers Choice Awards
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
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