If it's Judge DH, I'll do RF. I'll watch it everywhere. I can't believe I like Bellin so much where I cheered for my dad
Dec 20, 2024
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This is because his father Clay Bellinger was a major leaguer who played for the Yankees. Clay was a utility fielder for the Yankees from 1999 to 2001. He mainly played as a major leaguer and pinch hitter in the second half of the game, but he was not a major leaguer who had a brilliant career. He batted .193 with 12 homers and 35 RBIs in 183 career games until retiring from the Anaheim Angels in 2002.
Cody Bellinger still remembers visiting Yankee Stadium with his mother and cheering for his father.
MLB.com said in an article about an interview with Bellinger on the 20th (Korea Standard Time), "'A little rough video came out for the young Bellinger, and it was a video that showed Bellinger actually stepping on the field when the Yankees beat the Mets in 2000 to celebrate their World Series win.' He wanted to go to another celebration soon.'
When the Yankees won the 2000 World Series, a mother who visited Shay Stadium with her son told the story of a video of the situation on a camcorder.
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Bellinger heard that the trade to the Yankees was finally agreed on a flight to Atlanta on the 19th, but he was not very surprised. Because I've been wanting the Yankees and moving agent Scott Boras in that direction.
Yankees general manager Breyer Cashman responded, `Bellinger is a player who wants to come here. I've heard for a long time that he wants to play for the Yankees. Boras said, 'Can we bring him here? It's driving me crazy. He wants to be a Yankees player. I didn't trade it for that. Ultimately, we recruited him because it fits our team."
As for why he wanted the Yankees, Bellinger said, `When you look at your whole life, you have a short period of time to play baseball. The opportunity to play in the best franchise in all sports has come. I knew (the Yankees) were interested in me. So I wanted to make the most of the opportunity. I'm glad it went as I wanted it to."
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Bellinger told Aaron that he could play anywhere he wanted. "When Aaron Judge plays as a designated hitter, whether he's left field or center field, I'll play right field. "If you want first base, I'll go there, and I can defend happily. I think it will help the team that is trying to win the championship" he said.
He then learned a lot from `Kike Hernandez (a fellow utility during his time with the Dodgers). He has seen him play the field above the league average, or at the highest level, in every position he has played. He's the best player. I believe it is possible and I can do it as well,' he added.
He also expressed his expectations for Yankee Stadium, his home stadium. Bellinger said "I played at Yankee Stadium in 2023 and it was really cool. I heard everything about this team is amazing. I'm excited to be with you."
jhno@sportschosun.com
