Cody Bellinger maintains strong walk rate with Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cody Bellinger continues to show an impressive walk rate of 13.5 percent with the New York Yankees as of June 17, 2026. This rate remains higher than any he achieved since his MVP season in 2019. Bellinger has a.272/.366/.467 slash line and a 133 wRC+, indicating solid offensive contributions. The projections for his performance have improved, suggesting a positive outlook for the remainder of the season and beyond. Analysts note that if Bellinger maintains his form, he may opt out of his current contract after next season.
- •Bellinger has a career-high walk rate of 13.5 percent.
- •His current slash line stands at.272/.366/.467 with a 133 wRC+.
- •Bellinger's projection for the rest of the season has improved across multiple systems.
- •He may opt out of his contract after the 2026 season.
- •Bellinger's walk rate is a key factor in his offensive stability moving forward.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cody Bellinger’s still taking his walks
"Bellinger has maintained his improved walk rate, and that’s a great sign for his future performance.
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