Charlie Bell, baseball player, 1889-1891

Charlie Bell

Born: 8/12/1868 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 2/7/1937 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-10-13 | Final Game: 1891-07-27

Throws: R

Full name: Charles C. Bell

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Biography

Charlie Bell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. Born in 1868, Bell's career spanned from 1889 to 1891, during which he showcased his talents in Major League Baseball. He played for two teams, earning a record of 4-6 over his career. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.88 and a total of 20 strikeouts, Bell contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. Known for his unwavering determination on the mound, Bell's playing style reflected the gritty nature of the game during his time. Although he did not achieve the fame of some of his contemporaries, his role as a pitcher in the 19th century remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His contributions, albeit modest in terms of statistics, were significant in laying the groundwork for the future of pitching in the major leagues. Bell's career concluded on July 27, 1891, but his legacy endures as a reflection of the early days of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 6 12 11 10 0 0 95.0 99 41 4 26 20 3.88 0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 3.72 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1889 KC2 AA 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 4 1 3 3 1.00 3.93 (+75%) 0.0
1891 LS2 AA 2 6 10 9 8 0 0 77.0 93 40 20 16 4.68 3.52 (-33%) -691.9
1891 CN3 AA 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 2 0 3 1 0.00 3.52 (+100%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 38 5 4 1 0 0 4 0 8 10 0.105 0.261 0.132 0.392 0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career SLG .132 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.392 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 42.6% below 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
1889 KC2 AA 2 6 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 2 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1891 LS2 AA 10 28 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 8 0.036 — — — — 0.0
1891 CN3 AA 1 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
P 12 0 6 21 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 KC2 OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1889 KC2 P 1 0 1 4 0 0
1891 LS2 P 10 0 5 13 5 0
1891 CN3 P 1 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12
Left Field 1