The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to call up Cody Bellinger, the organization’s top position-player prospect, from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Bellinger has been a focal point in the Dodgers farm system since Corey Seager and Julio Urias graduated from their prospect status.
Bellinger was on a tear with Oklahoma City this season, hitting .343/.429/.627 with four doubles, five home runs and 15 RBIs over 18 games. He ranked second on the team in home runs and tied for fourth in the Pacific Coast League. His RBI total was good for seventh in the circuit.
While he is primarily a first baseman, Bellinger has logged time at all three outfield spots throughout his Minor League career. He’s expected to primarily play left field and center field for the Dodgers.
Bellinger’s arrival came a bit early than most expected, which further fueled the excitement surrounding the news. Included below is a roundup of some of the best reaction.
This dude is a stud, point blank period. Congrats to my guy @Cody_Bellinger on the call up ?
— June Calhoun (@11WillieCalhoun) April 25, 2017
SO FREAKING PUMPED FOR @Cody_Bellinger
Congrats stud!— Chase De Jong (@ChaseDeJong) April 25, 2017
Confirmed. #LetsGoDodgers pic.twitter.com/NWzfgFUZfG
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 25, 2017
Couldn't be more excited for @Cody_Bellinger! Hard work pays off! @Dodgers
— Austin Chubb (@AustinChubb) April 25, 2017
Saw Cody earlier today. All smiles. Welcome to the show, @Cody_Bellinger. https://t.co/UlEMTdxTcR
— Alanna Rizzo (@alannarizzo) April 25, 2017
Hey World, if ya don't know about him… you're gonna find out reeeaaalll soon. Congrats on the call @Cody_Bellinger!! ???
— Brock Stewart (@Brock_A_Stewart) April 25, 2017
Welcome to The Show, @Cody_Bellinger! #LetsGoDodgers pic.twitter.com/l8XEvPKZtE
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 25, 2017
