Beau Bell, baseball player, 1935-1941

Beau Bell

Born: 8/20/1907 in Bellville, TX, USA

Died: 9/14/1977 in Bryan, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-16 | Final Game: 1941-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Roy Chester Bell

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Biography

Beau Bell was a talented position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1935 to 1941. Born in 1907, Bell made a name for himself during a dynamic period in baseball that preceded the advent of World War II, showcasing his skills during a time when the game was beginning to see an influx of talent from new avenues. He played in a total of 767 games, where he compiled 806 hits, 46 home runs, and 437 RBIs, all while maintaining an impressive batting average of .297. Bell was known for his consistent offensive production and ability to drive in runs, making significant contributions to his teams throughout his career. In recognition of his abilities, Bell was selected as an All-Star once during his tenure, highlighting his status among his peers. While he may not have been a household name in the way some of his contemporaries were, his .297 batting average and 11 stolen bases illustrated a well-rounded skill set that combined power and speed. His career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more modern approach to the game that emerged in the post-war years. Bell's contributions to the sport remain a testament to the talent of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
767 2718 378 806 165 32 46 437 11 272 239 0.297 0.362 0.432 0.794 4521.5

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career SLG .432 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.794 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1935 SLA AL 76 220 20 55 8 2 3 17 1 16 16 0.250 .279 (-11%) .342 (-11%) .399 (-14%) .742 (-13%) -528.0
1936 SLA AL 155 616 100 212 40 12 11 123 4 60 55 0.344 .283 (+21%) .349 (+15%) .404 (+24%) .753 (+20%) 2622.5
1937 SLA AL 156 642 82 218 51 8 14 117 2 53 54 0.340 .276 (+23%) .342 (+14%) .398 (+28%) .740 (+22%) 2817.5
1938 SLA AL 147 526 91 138 35 3 13 84 1 71 46 0.262 .272 (-4%) .341 (+2%) .392 (+6%) .734 (+4%) 493.9
1939 SLA AL 11 32 4 7 1 0 1 5 0 4 3 0.219 — — — — 0.0
1939 DET AL 54 134 14 32 4 2 0 24 0 24 16 0.239 .274 (-13%) .342 (+5%) .393 (-24%) .735 (-11%) 0.0
1940 CLE AL 120 444 55 124 22 2 4 58 2 34 41 0.279 .267 (+5%) .335 (-1%) .387 (-6%) .722 (-4%) -315.1
1941 CLE AL 48 104 12 20 4 3 0 9 1 10 8 0.192 .262 (-27%) .332 (-19%) .373 (-23%) .705 (-21%) -392.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 86 0 718 43 16 72
3B 5 0 2 4 1 0
OF 599 0 1152 56 30 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 SLA 1B 15 0 122 6 3 11
1935 SLA 3B 3 0 0 1 1 0
1935 SLA OF 37 0 65 2 6 0
1936 SLA 1B 17 0 134 8 5 14
1936 SLA OF 142 0 291 11 8 6
1937 SLA 1B 26 0 238 17 6 18
1937 SLA 3B 2 0 2 3 0 0
1937 SLA OF 131 0 222 22 4 6
1938 SLA 1B 4 0 24 0 0 4
1938 SLA OF 132 0 266 12 6 3
1939 SLA OF 9 0 20 0 0 0
1939 DET OF 37 0 73 4 0 1
1940 CLE 1B 14 0 116 8 2 16
1940 CLE OF 97 0 193 5 6 1
1941 CLE 1B 10 0 84 4 0 9
1941 CLE OF 14 0 22 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 86
Third Base 5
Left Field 67
Right Field 533

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1929, 1930, 1931

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1937 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 5.0 80 0
1936 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 10.0 80 0