George Bell, baseball player, 1907-1911

George Bell

Born: 11/2/1874 in Greenwood, NY, USA

Died: 12/25/1941 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-17 | Final Game: 1911-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: George Glenn Bell

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Biography

George Bell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 until 1911. Born in 1874, Bell made a name for himself during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching finesse. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 43-79 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.85, showcasing his ability to limit opposing offenses. Throughout his five-season career, Bell recorded a total of 376 strikeouts and notched 4 saves, reflecting his role as both a starter and a reliable option from the bullpen. His performance on the mound contributed to the evolving dynamics of pitching strategies in the early 20th century, a period that laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Despite a record that may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Bell's contributions during a formative era of the game helped shape the landscape of professional baseball for years to come.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
43 79 160 124 92 17 4 1086.0 1010 344 15 305 376 2.85 0

Career ERA 2.85 vs. league average 2.73 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
1907 BRO NL 8 16 35 27 20 3 1 263.7 222 66 77 88 2.25 2.50 (+10%) -42.7
1908 BRO NL 4 15 29 19 12 2 1 155.3 162 62 45 63 3.59 2.40 (-50%) -315.3
1909 BRO NL 16 15 33 30 29 6 1 256.0 236 77 73 95 2.71 2.55 (-6%) -739.4
1910 BRO NL 10 27 44 36 25 4 1 310.0 267 91 82 102 2.64 2.79 (+5%) 787.4
1911 BRO NL 5 6 19 12 6 2 0 101.0 123 48 28 28 4.28 3.37 (-27%) -56.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
160 351 19 48 6 3 0 20 0 20 100 0.137 0.196 0.171 0.367 -1779.7

Career AVG .137 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career OBP .196 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.367 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 42.2% 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
1907 BRO NL 35 84 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 23 0.095 .245 (-61%) .304 (-37%) .308 (-69%) .613 (-53%) -633.1
1908 BRO NL 29 47 1 8 2 2 0 6 0 1 9 0.170 — — — — 0.0
1909 BRO NL 33 90 5 15 3 1 0 7 0 6 28 0.167 .244 (-32%) .306 (-29%) .312 (-29%) .618 (-29%) -399.8
1910 BRO NL 44 97 5 13 1 0 0 4 0 4 30 0.134 .249 (-46%) .317 (-42%) .326 (-56%) .644 (-49%) -746.7
1911 BRO NL 19 33 2 4 0 0 0 3 0 1 10 0.121 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 160 112 26 337 18 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 BRO P 35 27 4 91 6 2
1908 BRO P 29 19 2 51 1 0
1909 BRO P 33 30 10 81 6 1
1910 BRO P 44 36 8 74 2 2
1911 BRO P 19 0 2 40 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 160