August 3rd, 2019 at 8:00 am 
by Ron Cervenka In no way can you say that the major league debut of 21-year-old right-hander Dustin May in front of a near Dodger Stadium sellout crowd of 50,780 on Friday night against the San Diego Padres was not a big deal, it most certainly was; this despite the fact that the 6′-6″ / 180-pound Justin, TX native and Dodgers third-round draft pick in 2016 (out of Northwest High School) was charged with the eventual 5-2 Dodgers loss.
But taking absolutely nothing away from the Dodgers number two-ranked prospect, who has affectionately been given the nickname ‘GingerGaard’ due to the incredible resemblance of his long flowing hair – albeit bright red as opposed to blond – to that of New York Mets All-Star right-hander Noah Syndergaard, it was another former one-time top-ranked Dodgers prospect (and 2016 National League Rookie of the Year) who stole the show on Friday night.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, 24-year-old two-time All-Star (and 2019 NL MVP front-runner) Cody Bellinger crushed the 100th home run of his career – a two-run shot that he sent 397 feet over the center-field wall – to give the Dodgers a brief 2-1 lead over the friars.
But it wasn’t just the 100 home run milestone mark that made Bellinger’s blast a historic one, it was the fact that it took the Scottsdale, AZ native and Dodgers 2013 fourth-round draft pick (out of Hamilton High School in nearby Chandler, AZ) only 401 major league games to do so.
This from the Dodgers PR department:
“Cody Bellinger hit his 100th career HR in his 401st career game and is the fastest Dodgers player in franchise history to reach 100, surpassing Mike Piazza who accomplished the feat in 422 games.”
(Photo credit – Ron Cervenka)
“It’s pretty special,” Bellinger told reporters after the game. “I didn’t know it was my 100th until I was told in the dugout afterward. I’m blessed and hope I can keep going.”
As for accomplishing this historic feat at home in front of a near-sellout crowd, Bellinger acknowledged that the 10th man – the Dodger fans – have played a big role in his trek to Cooperstown.
“I think you just have extra adrenaline playing at home,” he said. “We just get so many fans at home and they’re loud and it’s a great feeling to come to this park every day and play.”
Well done, Belly!
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The only think I DIDN’T like about Dustin May was his hairstyle. Personally I would be happy if he got a haircut. Just my opinion. Everything else was fine. Congrats to Belly on his 100th HR.
Get off of my lawn!🙄
I’ll be sure to tell him for you, Joe.
P.S. – No I won’t.
It was electric! Lots of Dodger history being made this season-proud!
Congrats to Bellinger for getting No. 100 out of the the way in such a relatively short time. As for May, it was a good thing the Dodgers kept him out of trade talks dating back to last season. He’s pretty much pitched himself onto a playoff roster spot after last night’s outing. Didn’t care if he was charged with the loss (Dodger offense wasn’t gonna do jack against Eric “I only show up for the Dodgers!” Lauer anyway, lol), what he showed me in that 2nd inning when Tyler White’s throwing error quickly put him in a bind was enough. Kid’s got mental toughness to go with his A+ stuff. And contrary to what others have said on here, I like his hair just fine! Reminds me of Bill Walton’s Trailblazer days…
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Some of the best hair in baseball. Some want us to be sheep and act like it’s the 50’s
Dustin May for the most part pitched a gem for his debut. I was feeling pretty good about how he was pitching until the 6th inning with a 2 to 1 lead he had. Ultimately once again Dave Roberts waited to long to out the kid. May should be proud either way as he has mapped out his future based on how well he pitched up until the bases were loaded. He’s got a lot to learn and yet to get to know his catchers. Barnes or Martin, heck maybe Will Smith to.
I hear you
Likely Barnes has played his last game as a Dodger.
He and Will Smith are likely well acquainted.
Not sure about Barnes being done with the Dodgers. Dodger starter yes, backup hopefully no.
Dodgers have three more years of control, looks like he is doing OK at AAA, hope he can get it together.
Farmer appears legit, Ruiz is a wonderful trade asset this winter. Would love to see Barnes become the backup to Farmer he was to Grandal.
You do realize Farmer is in Cincy now, don’t you?
I think you meant Smith.
Personally I would like to see Martin stay on a year or two. A veteran back-up would be beneficial to Smith.
Yes, I realize it is Will Smith. Senior moment, and many of them, I have been doing the exact same thing when talking Dodgers baseball with my 22 year old son. He wasn’t as nice about it as you.
We don’t talk about senior moments around here.