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Dodgers 2018 Season Grade: Bellinger Suffers Sophomore Slump

When the team called up Belli-Bomb in late-April two seasons ago, he struggled early on, collecting just one hit in his first three games. But from April 28th on, Bellinger was one of the best hitters in all of baseball, going on to earn himself National League Rookie of the Year honors and an All-Star appearance.

Bellinger put up video game numbers in 2017, smacking 39 home runs with a .267/.352/.581 triple slash line, not to mention ten steals. He was so feared at the plate that he led all of baseball in intentional walks.

2018 held less promise though, as he was unable to repeat his insane rookie campaign.