Herman Bell

Born: 4/18/1915 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 9/27/1970 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 177 lbs

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Biography

Herman Bell, born in 1915, is an active position player in professional baseball, currently making his mark in the sport. Over his career, he has played in 63 games, demonstrating his resilience and determination in a highly competitive environment. Bell has accumulated 30 hits, reflecting his persistent effort at the plate, with a batting average of .186. While he has yet to hit a home run, he has contributed 10 RBIs and has shown his speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases. His journey as an active player provides a unique perspective on the changing dynamics of the game. Bell's career unfolds during an era where the evolution of batting techniques and player conditioning is paramount. He embodies the spirit of perseverance, showcasing how players can adapt and evolve in their roles, even when faced with challenges in personal statistics. As he continues to play, Herman Bell remains a testament to the enduring nature of baseball, illustrating the passion and drive that defines the sport. His contributions, while modest in numbers, reflect the heart of a player committed to his craft and team.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 161 25 30 3 1 0 10 2 19 1 0.186 0.284 0.217 0.502 -56.7

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.502 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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
1940 TIC NAL 13 32 4 4 0 0 0 0 1 8 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1943 BBB NAL 11 30 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1945 BBB NAL 13 28 4 5 1 1 0 3 0 3 0 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1946 BBB NAL 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 BBB NAL 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1948 BBB NAL 20 57 13 16 2 0 0 6 1 5 0 0.281 .263 (+6%) .340 (+3%) .379 (-17%) .719 (-8%) -56.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NWS BBB 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.000
1943 ALC BBB 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 55 52 285 31 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 TIC C 13 13 75 6 2 0
1943 BBB C 11 10 57 7 2 1
1945 BBB C 9 8 41 8 2 0
1946 BBB C 1 1 3 0 0 0
1947 BBB C 5 4 13 5 0 0
1948 BBB C 16 16 96 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 55