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Cody Bellinger still has chance to have one of Cubs’ best seasons by center fielder since 1961

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The Cubs’ Cody Bellinger was producing 22% more offense than an average hitter when he got hurt May 15.

When last we saw Cody Bellinger, he was on his way toward having one of the better seasons for a Cubs center fielder in the expansion era, which started in 1961.

After spending a month on the injured list after hurting his left knee May 15 against the Astros, Bellinger is playing first base for now. But he still has a shot to climb the center-field list.

The Cubs have not been blessed with stars in center, especially since the 1961 addition of the Angels and Senators (now Rangers) started the expansion from the 16 teams of 1960 to the 30 of today.