Top 66 Cody Bellinger Quotes

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.

I’ve always had trouble keeping weight on, or putting weight on as well.

It’s a crazy game. And it’s a beautiful game.

If I can’t help the team offensively, I can help defensively.

I respect the game, on and off the field.

I love playing center.

I can’t do anything with my hair. White guy hair.

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.

I’d played more right than left in Double-A, I think.

I’ve been around clubhouses a long time, I know how to maneuver around the clubhouse.

I think everyone’s favorite part of the game is hitting – especially when you’re having success – considering it’s so hard to do.

I’m up here to help the team win every at-bat, offense, defense, baserunning.

It’s hard being an everyday player.

It’s weird coming into a game in the later innings, in a World Series game.

I think when you have some success, you’re living the dream, and you want to have more success.

As a hitter, I think if we wanted to change something, we should scoot the mound back. But that’s never gonna happen.

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.

Being the guy that some kids look up to is pretty cool.

I didn’t really set any goals, just trying to go and play the game.

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.

I know I can hit. My defense has been there. I’m trying to show what I can do on the basepaths as well.

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.

I think you just have extra adrenaline playing at home.

I could get better at baserunning.

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.

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.

Sometimes, there is not a lot of pressure, so you can relax.

I have to go out and perform.

That’s how baseball works. You put some good swings on the ball and it goes out of there.

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.

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.

I’m just trying to stay within myself every day and keep going.

I love going to San Diego.

Anything can happen. That’s why sports are so great, the unexpected.

At the end of the day, that’s why we’re playing the games, for the postseason.

It’s a game of adjustments. Your hands aren’t going to be in the right spot 100 percent of the time.

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.

When you’re not hitting and they’re making good pitches, it’s hard.

It’s just a grind every single day.

I see myself as a line-drive hitter first.

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.

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.

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.

Growing up, my favorite player was either Derek Jeter or Manny Ramirez.

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.

I’m still learning about my swing more. I continue to learn, with the help of my hitting instructors.

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.

I just say what comes to my mind and sometimes it’s not the brightest.

When I was drafted, I didn’t know any better. I didn’t think I had to hit for power.

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.

I thought the Little League fields were big. You look back now, and its obviously the smallest field you can play on.

In the pursuit of a championship and beyond, I’m determined to take my performance, on and off the field, to the next level. I’m confident that MET-Rx and their great lineup of sports nutrition products is the perfect partner to help me do just that.

I’m learning. Watching video. Understanding what I’m good at, what I’m not good at.

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.

I think growing into a frame is important, not being – in my case – 160-170 pounds.

I take great pride in my defense because the bat is not always going to be there.

I guess sometimes when the game is on the line you kind of focus a little more.

I hate when pitchers get me out multiple times. It’s probably an ego thing, but I don’t like that.

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.

There’s definitely more pressure to get the first hit when you are 0-for-8 to start the year.

I like Frappucinos. For their sugar.

I know what I need to do to keep my body in shape to last 162 games.

The more positions you can play, the more ways you can help the team.

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.

My favorite postgame treat as a kid was the sliced oranges. We had those when I played soccer, too, at halftime.

For me, I know the game is a humbling game, so I don’t get too high or too low.