Jerry Bell, baseball player, 1971-1974

Jerry Bell

Born: 10/6/1947 in Old Hickory, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-06 | Final Game: 1974-05-15

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jerry Houston Bell

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Biography

Jerry Bell, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1971 to 1974. Bell made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensively charged environment. His playing style was defined by a combination of finesse and strategic pitching, which allowed him to maintain a respectable career earned run average (ERA) of 3.28 over his time in the league. Throughout his career, Bell recorded a win-loss record of 17-11 and notched up 89 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing batters. He contributed to his teams not only by earning victories but also by securing a save, demonstrating his versatility on the mound. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Jerry Bell's contributions during a pivotal time in baseball history reflect the evolving strategies of pitching and the increasing importance of relievers in the game. His legacy is remembered by those who followed his career and the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 11 69 28 8 0 1 283.0 262 103 17 114 89 3.28 0

Career ERA 3.28 vs. league average 3.53 across their career seasons — 7.2% better than 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
1971 ATL AL 2 1 8 0 0 0 0 14.7 10 5 6 8 3.07 3.47 (+12%) -
1972 ATL AL 5 1 25 3 0 0 0 70.7 50 13 33 20 1.66 3.26 (+49%) -
1973 ATL AL 9 9 31 25 8 0 1 183.7 185 81 70 57 3.97 3.75 (-6%) -
1974 ATL AL 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 14.0 17 4 5 4 2.57 3.63 (+29%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.071 0.071 0.071 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 80.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 79.2% 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
1971 ATL AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL AL 25 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1973 ATL AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 ATL AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 69 28 20 51 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 ML4 P 8 0 0 1 0 0
1972 ML4 P 25 3 7 13 0 1
1973 ML4 P 31 25 13 34 1 2
1974 ML4 P 5 0 0 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 69

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Belmont University Nashville TN 1966, 1967
Rhodes College Memphis TN 1968, 1969