New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hit the 200th home run of his major league career Sunday during the team's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The milestone occurred in the bottom of the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Bellinger connected for a two-run home run that helped the Yankees cut into a deficit.
The Rays ultimately defeated the Yankees 7-5. Despite the loss, the home run marked a personal achievement for Bellinger.
Details from the hit show the two-run shot traveled 394 feet with an exit velocity of 101.1 mph off a Four-Seam Fastball from Rays pitcher Taj Bradley.The Yankees React to Big Cody Bellinger Achievement on Sunday, acknowledging the event on social media.
Bellinger joined the Yankees over the winter following two seasons with the Chicago Cubs. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he began his career in 2017.
During his time with the Dodgers, Bellinger was named the National League MVP in 2019 and won a World Series championship in 2020.
This season, Bellinger is batting .200 through 31 games but has recorded 18 RBIs. The Yankees are currently competing to hold their position in the American League East standings. His acquisition aimed to provide offensive support after Juan Soto departed for the New York Mets in the offseason.
