Cody Bellinger’s favorite time to hit happens long before the ballpark opens to fans.
He finds solace during the 45-minute early batting practice sessions where “there’s no camera, no anybody and it’s not as controlled of an environment,” Bellinger explained to the Tribune.[Don't miss] Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on his father’s connection to Ernie Banks — and why he’s optimistic about the Chicago Cubs’ future“If I’m going to hit on the field, I prefer the early hitting slot because it’s peaceful — it’s just you on a baseball field and it’s super, super enjoyable.
“He’s so detailed and diligent with how he works and what he’s trying to get accomplished out of his work and a lot of times the on-field BP can get a little rushed ... you hit and you have to wait for a minute or two minutes while the other three guys hit, so he just likes the controlled environment and likes to work at his own pace and then we can break things down when needed and go slower or as fast as we need,” hitting coach Dustin Kelly told the Tribune.
Bellinger’s typical 20-minute pregame cage routine features front tosses and short BP followed by a game-focused round of BP that mixes in location and how he might be attacked by the opposing pitching staff. Beyond the daily work, Bellinger believes a lot of factors have contributed to his consistency.
“Understanding my body movement and my body patterns and being able to work out in the gym when I’m feeling weak, get those things stronger and translating that work to the cage, translating that feeling to the game,” Bellinger said.
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