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Cody Bellinger’s hot start courtesy of improved plate discipline

The Dodgers drafted James Loney in the first round of the MLB Draft way back in 2002. He routinely drew comparisons to Mark Grace — a high average, below-average power first baseman. He had a few good seasons for the Dodgers before he was traded in the Nick Punto deal.

Fast forward to 2013 when the Dodgers popped another first baseman — this time in the fourth round of the draft. His name was Cody Bellinger, and the immediate comparison he drew was that of Loney. He was a skinny, defensive-minded first baseman whose power may or may not develop.