The term ‘Video Game Numbers’ is used often these days, but so far in 2019, Cody Bellinger is putting up production more commonly found in “MLB: The Show.” The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder currently leads all players in nearly every hitting category.
Entering play Sunday, Bellinger’s 29 runs scored, 42 hits, .420 batting average, .500 on-base percentage, .890 slugging, 1.390 on-base plus slugging and 259 OPS+ were leading the Majors. Additionally, Bellinger’s 89 total bases broke an 11-year-old MLB record held by former teammate Chase Utley.
Bellinger’s 13 home runs were tied with Christian Yelich for the MLB lead, and his 3.