That number is well on its way to surpassing last season’s end of the year total of 189 home runs, where the Dodgers finished eighth in the National League. The big spike in power numbers is due in large part to rookie Cody Bellinger who leads the club with 34 home runs despite playing in less than 100 games.
Bellinger will soon pass Mike Piazza on the list of Dodgers all-time rookie home runs in a single season. Piazza had held the record since 1993 when he had 35 home runs in 149 games. Mark McGwire currently holds the single season home run records during in his rookie season with 49 home runs.