We’ve talked a lot this season about Cody Bellinger‘s bat and his impact on the Dodgers’ offense. It’s probably going to win him the National League MVP. And while his defense definitely gets talked about, it may not get talked about enough.
Bellinger is a defensive dynamo, which is difficult being left-handed and limited to four non-pitcher positions — first base and all three outfield spots.
We all now about Bellinger’s prowess at first base. Some scouting reports — when he was drafted — said he was near MLB-ready defensively at the position.