Bellinger signs with Cubs, Dodgers land Syndergaard
Table of Content MLB Quick Links Regular Season season stats Games Play & Win MLB Home Runs Hit by Cody Bellinger Bellinger also had a tying, three-run homer against Atlanta in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series. On December 23, Bellinger signed a $17 million contract with the Dodgers, avoiding salary arbitration. In 2022, Bellinger had the lowest on base percentage of all qualified hitters in the majors at .265, he also had a .210 batting average with 19 home runs and 68 RBIs and struck out 150 times in 504 at bats. His prospect performance started to gain attention when, by June 11, he was fifth in the California League with 12 home runs, and was at least three years younger than every other top-five hitter. Although his .557 slugging percentage was comparatively low, this was due in part to the shape of the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter, which limited home runs. After making an appearance at the midseason California League All-Star Game, Bellinger was also the selected de