Cody Bellinger, the MLB star known for his impressive skills both in the outfield and at the plate, has always been a source of inspiration for fans and athletes alike. Whether it’s his commitment to improvement or his determination in tough times, Bellinger’s quotes offer insight into the mindset of a top-tier athlete. In this article, we’ll explore some of Cody Bellinger’s most memorable quotes that showcase his dedication, work ethic, and the mental strength required to succeed in Major League Baseball.
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Sometimes, there is not a lot of pressure, so you can relax.
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Just trying to keep going. Just try to stay in the present the best I can. Not get too big-headed or too down on myself.
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I didn't really set any goals, just trying to go and play the game.
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If I can't help the team offensively, I can help defensively.
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I always felt defense was a big part of my game.
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I'm going to keep playing the way I do. I don't think anybody can tell me how to play; I always play hard.
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There's definitely more pressure to get the first hit when you are 0-for-8 to start the year.
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It's a game to be enjoyed. For us, it's also a business - it's a job. But you play better when you're having fun.
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When you're not hitting and they're making good pitches, it's hard.
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I've played the outfield my whole life. It's like riding a bike.
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It's hard being an everyday player.
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That's how baseball works. You put some good swings on the ball and it goes out of there.
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You take a couple of days off, and your swing is going to be off. I think it takes 15, 20 at-bats to really feel comfortable again.
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I think any way you can help offensively or defensively, and if you can get both in one day, that's a huge confidence booster and everyone wants to do that.
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I think when you have some success, you're living the dream, and you want to have more success.
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I've been around clubhouses a long time, I know how to maneuver around the clubhouse.
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During the season, you just grind, it's a cat-and-mouse game.
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Our hitting coaches have done a great job of understanding when I don't look right at the plate and getting me back on track.
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I have to go out and perform.
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At the end of the day, that's why we're playing the games, for the postseason.
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Growing up, my favorite player was either Derek Jeter or Manny Ramirez.
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Anything can happen. That's why sports are so great, the unexpected.
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Respect the game on and off the field and if you do that, you're going to have the respect among your peers.
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I'm still learning about my swing more. I continue to learn, with the help of my hitting instructors.
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When you're playing first base, you help the infielders a lot. They appreciate you when you pick their ball. It's fun to help that.
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I thought the Little League fields were big. You look back now, and its obviously the smallest field you can play on.
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I don't really do it on the field, but off the field, I use it to my advantage. I'll talk a lot of smack.
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My favorite postgame treat as a kid was the sliced oranges. We had those when I played soccer, too, at halftime.
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I love going to San Diego.
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I played right field in Minor Leagues a lot before I started playing centerfield.
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I love playing center.
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I hate when pitchers get me out multiple times. It's probably an ego thing, but I don't like that.
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I've said it before, every day in the cage, I'm trying to be consistent and keep my load and keep my body right and my mind right.
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The more positions you can play, the more ways you can help the team.
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I know what I need to do to keep my body in shape to last 162 games.
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I respect the game, on and off the field.
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I'm up here to help the team win every at-bat, offense, defense, baserunning.
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Being the guy that some kids look up to is pretty cool.
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I can't do anything with my hair. White guy hair.
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I was just getting away from my game plan. What I was doing really, I wasn't using it to my advantage in '18. And that was it.
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I'm just trying to stay within myself every day and keep going.
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Every day before the game, I know what I want to do. The days I feel off, it's knowing what it is I want to do and getting it back.
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You never want to see a guy go on the DL.
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It's just a grind every single day.
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I see myself as a line-drive hitter first.
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For me, I know the game is a humbling game, so I don't get too high or too low.
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I don't really miss pitching in games, and I don't think my arm could hold up. I would still love to try the radar gun, just not pitch on a consistent basis. I'd love to go and try to fire up the gun, though.
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We know how hard it is to make the World Series; to do it two years in a row is really special. I know how lucky I am to be a part of it two years in a row.
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You're going to have your struggles every now and then, but you've just got to always keep it in perspective and try to have a good time.
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I'm understanding how to use my swing and working in the cage every day to repeat what I'm doing. Just not trying to do too much.
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I think you just have extra adrenaline playing at home.
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I know what a full season is like in the big leagues. It's not going to be a surprise anymore.
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The offseason after the 2014 season, I worked with hitting coach Damon Mashore. I always had power in batting practice but couldn't take it into a game consistently. We made a little adjustment with my hands, lowered them a bit to get a consistent path to the ball, a natural uppercut to elevate the ball and backspin some balls.
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I'm learning. Watching video. Understanding what I'm good at, what I'm not good at.
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I think growing into a frame is important, not being - in my case - 160-170 pounds.
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The pressure of the World Series and the playoffs, it gets to you. But I hope I feel like that every year. Because hopefully we're playing into November every year.
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I guess sometimes when the game is on the line you kind of focus a little more.
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When you don't get hits it's depressing.
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I could get better at baserunning.
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When I was drafted, I didn't know any better. I didn't think I had to hit for power.
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It's weird coming into a game in the later innings, in a World Series game.
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I created a little thing with my hands, just to create a more consistent plane to backspin balls, and obviously growing into your body helps. It's kind of complicated, more about starting the barrel flat and then creating a movement - flat to up, I guess - going towards the pitcher.
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As a hitter, I think if we wanted to change something, we should scoot the mound back. But that's never gonna happen.
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The Met-Rx products... helped me take my workouts to the next level.
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I am pretty laid back, I think, and I don't so much want the spotlight on me. I just like to go to the field every day, do my routine, talk baseball, and have as much fun with it as you can.
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I think everyone's favorite part of the game is hitting - especially when you're having success - considering it's so hard to do.
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When I got called up, I kept telling myself I was going to take it day by day, and not worry about how long it would last.
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I'll be the first one to admit I had some bad at-bats. But I've had periods where I've struck out four times and then struck out four times again. It only takes one swing to get out of it.
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I never really had problems with lefties.
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I grew up playing in the outfield and junior year of high school I went over to first base and got some tidbits from my dad, but it kind of came naturally to me.
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It was really cool coming back here to Chase Field. I played here in high school and went to a lot of games as a kid.
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I just say what comes to my mind and sometimes it's not the brightest.
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All the in-depth scouting reports we have on the opposing pitchers - just kind of learning how to study that, it's huge.
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I like Frappucinos. For their sugar.
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I'd played more right than left in Double-A, I think.
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I didn't want to go to college. I went to Oregon two days to visit. And they were two sunny days. But me in college was not something I really wanted to do.
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I don't really look at stats or whatever. You see them on the big screen. But other than that, I don't pay too much attention to it. I did know about my dad's home run total. Other than that, I don't like to know. It's pointless. Whether you know or don't know, you don't want to think about it. You just want to go out and play the game.
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Your bat's not always going to be there.
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I've seen my dad's three rings. I'd love to have one for myself.
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I take great pride in my defense because the bat is not always going to be there.
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If I could help the pitcher as much as I can, or I could save three to five errors a year with my defense, then that's just a big help for my teammates.
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I'm just trying to play a game. I don't think I should have to worry about who's gonna come on the field and whatnot.
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I've always had trouble keeping weight on, or putting weight on as well.
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I guess I make a lot of stupid comments that are, like, pretty irrelevant to a lot of things.
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I think about my dad and how tough he had it. They treated us a lot better in our minor league system, especially with the food. But the bus rides were no joke.
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Baseball is just a game you go out every single day and try to win, go in the cage every day and stick to your routine and try not to be results-based, even though that's what the game is based on.
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It's a game of adjustments. Your hands aren't going to be in the right spot 100 percent of the time.
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It's a crazy game. And it's a beautiful game.
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I still think that rookie season was the most shocking to everyone, at least in my hometown here. I mean, it was insane. They couldn't believe I was doing this.
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I know I can hit. My defense has been there. I'm trying to show what I can do on the basepaths as well.
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Cody Bellinger’s words not only reflect his mentality as an athlete but also provide valuable lessons for anyone facing challenges. Whether you’re an aspiring baseball player or someone seeking motivation in other aspects of life, these quotes serve as reminders that hard work, focus, and resilience are key to success.
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