Bellinger, now 48, works as a firefighter in Gilbert, Arizona. I don’t wear them much,” Bellinger said in 2012. Los Angeles Dodgers first base prospect Cody Bellinger had … Clay began to tell himself the same thing he tells himself every time his son digs into the batter’s box. Clay Bellinger’s best year in his career came in the 2000 season, when he played in 98 games and hit .207, with six home runs and 21 RBIs. 127d Alden Gonzalez. pic.twitter.com/PyCErncNk2, — New York Yankees (@Yankees) November 18, 2015. Cody Bellinger: His dad, former MLB player Clay Bellinger. Cody Bellinger, right, is congratulated by his father, Clay, during the 2017 Home Run Derby. See, dad — Clay Bellinger, who played parts of four major league seasons, gathered three World Series rings and to whom, Cody said, “I owe everything” — is the emotionally sturdy sort himself, right up until his kid was the MVP. Cody has quickly become a household name for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Clay also has another son with aspirations of getting to the NL West. For a rookie’s dad, that’s prime time. But from a team perspective, he was nothing if not efficient. … this according to Cody’s dad, Clay Bellinger. As such, Clay’s fellow firefighters stepped up to cover his shift. Before he swung for the @Dodgers, @Cody_Bellinger was a #LLWS standout. It’s a really fulfilling job, where you’re not sitting behind a desk 9-to-5. Happy 49th pops! Good news, bad news for Dodgers fans … Cody Bellinger says he was still in pain on Monday after dislocating his shoulder Sunday night — but insists he’s “good to go” for the World Series. “Just some hard work,” Bellinger told AZCentral. He had a total of 344 plate appearances, slashing .193/.257/.363 with 12 home runs, 11 doubles and 35 RBI. Of course, Cody and his dad, Clay, are SUPER tight... Poppa Bellinger is a former MLB player who Cody has often credited for his ultra-successful baseball career. Cody Bellinger, right, is congratulated by his father, Clay, during the 2017 Home Run Derby. Here’s a look back at the history of father-son duos at the Home Run Derby: Giancarlo Stanton: Pat Shine, the Marlins’ administrative coach and replay coordinator from 2014-16, and who threw to Stanton when the Marlins slugger won last year’s Derby. Clay Bellinger, the father of Dodgers young slugger Cody, has had his own run of success in the majors. Cody is a standout pitcher, creating some intriguing potential scenarios down the line. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/ACCQwzoyZi, — Jennifer Bellinger (@Jennifers_b7) May 31, 2017. Although he only spent four years in the majors, Clay Bellinger won the World Series at the end of three of them. Let’s have a moment. In an interview with Bleeding Yankee Blue in 2016, Clay Bellinger called being a firefighter a “rewarding” experience. It could be a while before Cole Bellinger, who is four years younger than Cody Bellinger, can pitch against his brother in the big leagues, but he is looking forward to that day. Although getting to Dodgers Stadium isn’t a short trip — it’s a six-hour drive from the Bellinger’s home in Arizona — Cody’s parents try to get out there as much as they can. Throws righty, age 48. Cheering on Bellinger will be his parents, Clay and Jennifer Bellinger, and his siblings, Ashli and Cole. Her team bio showed that she was a Texas Rangers fan. 2000 WS Gm2: Bellinger snags Zeile's fly at the wall10/22/00: Clay Bellinger makes a catch at the top of the wall in left on Todd Zeile's fly in the top of the 9th of Game 2 Check out m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of videos, and subscribe on YouTube for the best, exclusive MLB content: youtube.com/MLB About MLB.com: Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced…2014-11-03T20:15:31.000Z. Clay and Jennifer Bellinger were on-hand at her graduation, and Jennifer shared some photos from the special day (above). Before heading to grad school, Ashli played volleyball at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California. Of course, now that the Dodgers are in the World Series, the Bellinger’s won’t be too far from the baseball field this week. He also offered Cody some advice. Clay and his wife currently live in Arizona, where Cody Bellinger was born. “I love that he has this character to be a great person and a great teammate, and as a mother, that’s what you want to see in your kids more than anything.”, Today is the day,@colebell24 is graduating from Hamilton! Get to know LA Dodgers player Cody Bellinger, who is the son of former Yankee Clay Bellinger. Powered by. Cody Bellinger: His dad, former MLB player Clay Bellinger. He had just one plate appearance in the 1999 postseason, but in 2000 he had a crucial moment when he robbed Todd Zeile of a home run in Game 2 of the World Series. From there, it was a long road to The Show. Cody Bellinger’s Parents: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. “If everything goes right and someday I sign and make it to the big leagues and get to pitch to my brother, that would be the coolest experience of my life,” said Cole, who was originally committed to Grand Canyon University. Clay and Cody Bellinger. Not so young anymore ? That’s because the Dodgers’ NL West rivals, the San Diego Padres, drafted Bellinger’s younger brother, Cole. “As a mother, what you want for your kids is them to be doing what they love to be doing as an adult — to be in that sweet spot of life of what they’ve been designed to do, and as a mom, you raise the kids to be a great adult,” Jennifer told MLB.com. Clayton Daniel Bellinger (born November 18, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball player. "We don't know yet," Bellinger said after the Dodgers' 6-2 win over the Angels. Cody Bellinger just can't stop hitting home runs. Bellinger’s first three major league season were with the New York Yankees, and in those seasons, the Yanks won two World Series (1999, 2000) and lost in the Fall Classic in the third (2001). The unavoidable areas of … Bellinger, now 48, works as a firefighter in Gilbert, Arizona. Clay began to tell himself the same thing he tells himself every time his son digs into the batter's box. GCU Masters of Science Degree in Professional Counseling…?? The whole Bellinger family flew to San Francisco to watch Cody’s opening series. Officially signed to be apart of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, words can't describe how excited I am to start my career tomorrow! Oneonta’s Bellinger family returned to the World Series over the last two weeks. Bellinger passed Turner on the bases and was ruled out. LOS ANGELES -- Having a dad who played three seasons for the New York Yankees, Cody Bellinger was always in the company of Major League stars. Bellinger's family is of French, German, and Greek heritage and his father, Clay, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees and Anaheim Angels. Ashli Bellinger and her mom are also active with The Grove, a missional Christian church in Chandler. His career ended with the Baltimore Orioles in 2004; he didn’t make the roster. From an individual perspective, Bellinger’s major league career was nothing special. The Dodgers and the Houston Astros were scheduled to play Game 7 of the series in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, after the Cooperstown Crier deadline. NYY@BOS: Bellinger's diving stop keeps perfecto alive9/2/01: Clay Bellinger makes a diving stop and flips to Mike Mussina for the first out of the 9th, keeping Mussina's perfect game alive Check out MLB.com/video for more! On Friday, Bellinger was in a different position. Less than 24 hours removed from returning to Los Angeles from the Dodgers' nine-game road trip, Bellinger, a 2017 National League Rookie of the Year Award candidate, was in the presence of 200 … Happy Father's Day to the man himself, wouldn't be where i am at without you #BigDawg, A post shared by cody_bellinger (@cody_bellinger) on Jun 19, 2016 at 4:36pm PDT. Not only will there be the father-son familiarity between Clay and Cody, but there will be a coach-player relationship. "That's what we're still waiting on." Namely, Cody's 111 home runs are just about 100 more than Clay (12) hit as a major leaguer Cody has been assaulting stadium seats since his MLB debut in April, while dad, who says he throws batting practice every other day, has a good deal of MLB experience. Cole is also a baseball player, drafted by the San Diego Padres back in 2017. It’s a newer town, which helps out. The son is picking the fruit that eluded his dad’s labor. Father: Clay Bellinger. NYY@BOS: Bellinger's diving stop keeps perfecto alive, 9/2/01: Clay Bellinger makes a diving stop and flips to Mike Mussina for the first out of the 9th, keeping Mussina's perfect game alive Check out MLB.com/video for more! Clay is a volunteer firefighter for the town of Gilbert, and also tried his hand at real estate. He also pitched, once tossing a 10-strikeout complete game in 2013. Instagram/Cody_Bellinger by Staff Writer 02/07/2016, 12:14 PM. The 2001 season was the only season he played in that didn’t end in a World Series championship for his team, but the Yankees still went to the World Series that year. Bellinger’s father, Clay, is a former major league infielder and current firefighter in Gilbert, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix. Meet his parents and family. His father, Clay Bellinger, noticed that his son was struggling offensively. We’re a pretty safe organization the way we do stuff out West. Clay Bellinger, Cody’s Dad: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. The Bellingers could have two sons who face each other on the diamond 18 times a season. Clay played 1,414. “Changing women’s lives with Fashion, Fun, and Friendships with amazing home show experience and with an amazing business opportunity,” reads the “About” section on Jennifer’s business page on Facebook. Cody Bellinger, son of Clay, is a rookie first baseman for the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers. You’re out in the community helping people. Like his younger brother, Bellinger was also drafted right out of high school after playing for Hamilton. Throws righty, age 44. Throws righty, age 48. According to her team bio, she chose Vanguard “because of the location and the volleyball team.” Her Facebook page notes that she studied Psychology and now lives in Chandler, Arizona. In an interview with the Observer-Dispatch, Clay Bellinger said he doesn’t keep his World Series rings on display. Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Cody Bellinger is gearing up alongside his National League Championship team to face the Boston Red Sox in the 2018 World Series. Hopefully I don’t ever get in one of those situations where it’s life or death staring you in the eye. His younger brother, Cole Bellinger, was the winning pitcher for Hamilton High School (Chandler, Arizona) in both the 2016 and 2017 state-championship games and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 15th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Clay is 48. Their Younger Son, Cole, Was Drafted by the Padres & He Currently Plays for their … “Get in the box, be the man, see what happens.” That’s the message Clay sent to his son. Clay coached Cody up until high school, which includes the 2007 Little League World Series, when the duo helped their Chandler, Arizona, team advance to the US Semifinals. Asked, to be polite, if he were easily moved to tears, Bellinger laughed and said, “No. Closing the door on this chapter and beginning a new one at GCU in the fall! The big splash. About MLB.com: Former Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League Club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of…, 2000 WS Gm2: Bellinger snags Zeile's fly at the wall, 10/22/00: Clay Bellinger makes a catch at the top of the wall in left on Todd Zeile's fly in the top of the 9th of Game 2 Check out m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of videos, and subscribe on YouTube for the best, exclusive MLB content: youtube.com/MLB About MLB.com: Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced…, other father-son duos have success at the home run derby, says he throws batting practice every other day, played more than 1,000 minor league games, played volleyball for Vanguard University, helped their Chandler, Arizona, team advance to the US Semifinals. Go high on the Mets and Padres and other MLB over/unders to take. A post shared by cody_bellinger (@cody_bellinger) on Sep 13, 2015 at 10:23pm PDT. In a previous interview with MLB.com, Jennifer said she was excited to see her son get called up by the Dodgers and started to cry when she saw footage of his name being stitched on the back of a jersey. In 2002, Bellinger played two games with the Anaheim Angels, the team that went on to win the World Series. Cody, born in 1995, often could be seen at his dad’s side after Yankees wins, when the players’ sons were allowed in the clubhouse. “If everything goes right and someday I sign and make it to the big leagues and get to pitch to my brother, that would be the coolest experience of my life.”. Before his first call-up as a 30-year-old in 1999, he played more than 1,000 minor league games. About MLB.com: Former Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League Club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of…2017-02-16T20:05:14.000Z. When the Dodgers went down 3-1 to the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS, Clay sent a message to Cody. He explains how he got … He’ll have to work even harder, going up against older guys. “The rings are in a safe box. “This is the next stage. When Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger attempts to become MLB’s newest home run king on Monday night, he’ll have a familiar face tossing him batting practice: His father, Clay. We’ve seen other father-son duos have success at the home run derby–Robinson and Jose Cano, Bryce and Ron Harper–and there’s reason to believe the Bellingers could continue that trend. Every day is different. “To be a player and a firefighter in the same lifetime is amazing because I get to do two things that many kids dream of,” he said. interview with Bleeding Yankee Blue in 2016, The Grove, a missional Christian church in Chandler. ARLINGTON, Texas — Clay Bellinger sat in Section 122 at Globe Life Field alongside his wife Sunday when Cody Bellinger came to bat with the score tied in the bottom of the seventh. 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