Josh Bell, baseball player, 2010-2012

Josh Bell

Born: 11/13/1986 in Rockford, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-07-01 | Final Game: 2012-06-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Joshua Lee Bell

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Biography

Josh Bell was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012. Primarily playing as a position player, he appeared in a total of 100 games during his career. Bell's offensive contributions included 53 hits, 4 home runs, and 22 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .195. Despite facing challenges at the plate, his determination and work ethic were notable aspects of his playing style. Throughout his tenure, Bell was part of a competitive era in baseball that saw the continued evolution of player skill and strategy. While his statistics may not have placed him among the elite, his experience in the major leagues and his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflect the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport. After his retirement on June 26, 2012, Bell's career remains a testament to the myriad paths players take in their pursuit of success within the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 272 24 53 7 0 4 22 0 10 92 0.195 0.223 0.265 0.488 -1533.7

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OBP .223 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
2010 BAL AL 53 159 15 34 5 0 3 12 0 2 53 0.214 .257 (-17%) .325 (-31%) .402 (-25%) .728 (-28%) -802.0
2011 BAL AL 26 61 6 10 0 0 0 6 0 4 25 0.164 .255 (-36%) .320 (-33%) .399 (-59%) .719 (-47%) -466.4
2012 AZ NL 21 52 3 9 2 0 1 4 0 4 14 0.173 .254 (-32%) .318 (-27%) .405 (-34%) .724 (-31%) -265.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 83 66 50 118 8 10
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 BAL 3B 50 40 27 77 4 8
2011 BAL 3B 21 14 17 23 3 1
2011 BAL OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2012 ARI 3B 12 12 6 18 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 83
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 5