Cody James Bellinger opened the 2023 season as the starting center fielder for YOUR CHICAGO CUBS. His prowess with the glove at the position is well-known and a distinct asset in the Cubs’ defense-first philosophy. His bat has been less-potent than it had once been, in his prime Dodger years, however, there is every indication that he is injury-free and working to eliminate mechanical errata in his swing.
So far this year, he has an unprepossessing .167/.265/.257 batting line with one home run and six RBI. Those numbers are well below even his 2021-22 lines and much more is expected.