Former Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger has been named the Nationwide League Comeback Participant of the 12 months award winner for his super 2023 season.
The announcement was made by the MLB on Tuesday afternoon.
Bellinger received the award in his first 12 months away from the Dodgers, after being non-tendered by LA within the offseason.
Bellinger loved a lot success with LA over the primary three years of his profession, successful a Rookie of the 12 months award and a Most Priceless Participant award.
Nonetheless, he struggled mightily from 2020 to 2022, in the end resulting in the staff letting him go.
Bellinger signed a one-year, prove-it take care of the Chicago Cubs this previous offseason, and “prove it” is exactly what he did.
Bellinger hit a career-best .307 with 26 house runs and 97 RBIs, each his highest since his 2019 MVP season. Bellinger additionally hit 29 doubles and stole 20 bases, exhibiting his true versatility as a baseball participant.
The primary baseman turned outfielder went again to his roots in Chicago, enjoying in each positions all through the 2023 season.
He appeared to utterly regain his kind, setting himself up properly for a massive payday this offseason.
Bellinger already received the Players Choice Award Comeback Player of the Year, and is now the official MLB Comeback Participant of the 12 months award winner within the Nationwide League.
He has a sturdy free agent market that features the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and more surprise teams, however I’m positive many Dodger followers would like to see him back in Los Angeles. Sadly, that doesn’t really feel like an actual risk, however you truly never know.
Congrats to Bellinger on successful this well-deserved award.
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