Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Represents L.A. Well in HR Derby

Cody Bellinger didn’t win the Home Run Derby, but he put on a memorable performance nonetheless.

The Dodgers rookie slugger edged Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon, 15-14, in the opening round. He lost to eventual champ Aaron Judge of the Yankees in the following round, 13-12.

“That was really fun,” Bellinger said. “I’m glad I did it.”

Bellinger originally said he wouldn’t participate unless his father, Clay, pitched to him. Clay played for the Yankees and Angels for four seasons.

Much love old man pic.twitter.com/k06vN9j4Pq

— Cody Bellinger (@Cody_Bellinger) July 11, 2017

Also congrats @TheJudge44 you hit balls really far

— Cody Bellinger (@Cody_Bellinger) July 11, 2017

Also of note was Dodgers’ All-Star closer Kenley Jansen, who acted as Bellinger’s personal camera man.

Nice job @Cody_Bellinger making us proud. Your cameraman over here got it all on ??? #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/6QoeU308vN

— Kenley Jansen (@kenleyjansen74) July 11, 2017

Bellinger is one of six Dodgers taking part in Tuesday’s All-Star Game. After that, he’ll set his sights on Rookie of The Year honors and guiding the Dodgers to their first NL pennant since 1988.