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Dodgers: Why Cody Bellinger should win the NL MVP award

By Michael Wittman

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes batting practice before game two of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on October 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes batting practice before game two of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on October 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 07: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers leaps to catch a sacrifice fly hit by Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals to drive in a run in the sixth inning of game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 07, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Bellinger’s defense and versatility are unmeasurable

Cody Bellinger mainly played right field during the 2019 season and he played it extraordinarily well.  Bellinger won his first gold glove this season but he could have won it for centerfield or first base as well.  While Anthony Rendon is also an excellent fielder, he only plays third base while Belli can fill in wherever he is needed and play centerfield which outside of shortstop and catcher, is the most important position to shore up a defense.

Christian Yelich rated negatively in right field with a -3 DRS rating and he only plays the corner outfield spots.  Bellinger’s versatility allows the Dodgers to rest other players with Cody able to fill in and he is a defensive asset wherever he fills in at.  When it comes to the defensive side of things, Bellinger is the best and most valuable defender over Anthony Rendon and Christian Yelich.

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