Josh Bell

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Born: 8/14/1992 in Irving, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-07-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 261 lbs

Full name: Joshua Evan Bell

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Biography

Josh Bell is a professional baseball player born in 1992, who has established himself as a prominent figure in Major League Baseball since making his debut on July 8, 2016. As a position player, Bell showcases a powerful left-handed bat and a keen eye at the plate, contributing significantly to his teams over the years. With 1,147 games played, he has accumulated 1,042 hits, 171 home runs, and 613 RBIs, reflecting his ability to produce offensively in a competitive era of baseball that emphasizes power and run production. His batting average stands at .258, accompanied by 4 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and athleticism. Throughout his career, Bell's performance has earned him recognition, including an All-Star selection, marking him as one of the standout players of his generation. As he continues to play, Bell remains a key contributor to his team's success, navigating the challenges of modern baseball while adapting to evolving pitching strategies. His journey in the league illustrates the blend of skill, determination, and the pursuit of excellence that defines the landscape of today's game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1309	4579	621	1173	230	20	196	691	4	587	980	0.256	0.342	0.444	0.785	7337.9

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.785 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +7.5% above 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
2016	PIT	NL	45	128	18	35	8	0	3	19	0	21	19	0.273	.255 (+7%)	.321 (+15%)	.417 (-3%)	.738 (+5%)	152.7
2017	PIT	NL	159	549	75	140	26	6	26	90	2	66	117	0.255	.254 (avg)	.324 (+3%)	.425 (+9%)	.750 (+7%)	745.0
2018	PIT	NL	148	501	74	131	31	4	12	62	2	77	104	0.261	.247 (+5%)	.318 (+12%)	.409 (avg)	.727 (+6%)	728.4
2019	PIT	NL	143	527	94	146	37	3	37	116	0	74	118	0.277	.252 (+10%)	.322 (+14%)	.434 (+31%)	.757 (+24%)	2599.1
2020	PIT	NL	57	195	22	44	3	0	8	22	0	22	59	0.226	.244 (-8%)	.321 (-5%)	.417 (-13%)	.739 (-10%)	-335.2
2021	WAS	NL	144	498	75	130	24	1	27	88	0	65	101	0.261	.243 (+7%)	.317 (+9%)	.410 (+16%)	.727 (+13%)	1373.9
2022	WAS	NL	103	375	52	113	24	3	14	57	0	49	61	0.301	.242 (+24%)	.311 (+23%)	.394 (+25%)	.706 (+24%)	1769.8
2022	SDP	NL	53	177	26	34	5	0	3	14	0	32	41	0.192	.242 (-21%)	.311 (+1%)	.394 (-31%)	.706 (-17%)	1769.8
2023	CLE	AL	97	347	26	81	19	0	11	48	0	43	81	0.233	.248 (-6%)	.320 (-1%)	.414 (-7%)	.734 (-4%)	-253.6
2023	MIA	NL	53	200	26	54	9	0	11	26	0	20	53	0.270	.248 (+9%)	.320 (+6%)	.414 (+16%)	.734 (+11%)	-253.6
2024	MIA	NL	104	398	38	95	18	1	14	49	0	34	88	0.239	.243 (-2%)	.312 (-2%)	.399 (-1%)	.711 (-2%)	-138.8
2024	AZ	NL	41	140	24	39	5	1	5	22	0	17	32	0.279	.243 (+15%)	.312 (+16%)	.399 (+9%)	.711 (+12%)	-138.8
2025	WAS	NL	140	468	54	111	16	1	22	63	0	57	88	0.237	.245 (-3%)	.314 (+3%)	.403 (+3%)	.718 (+3%)	368.4
2026	MIN	AL	22	76	17	20	5	0	3	15	0	10	18	0.263	.239 (+10%)	.321 (+9%)	.385 (+16%)	.707 (+13%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	44	5	13	3	0	2	6	1	13	0.295

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2023	NLWC2	MIA	2	8	1	4	2	0	1	0	1	0.500
2022	NLCS	SDN	5	17	2	6	1	1	3	0	5	0.353
2022	NLDS2	SDN	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
2022	NLWC1	SDN	3	13	2	3	0	1	2	1	4	0.231

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	910	884	6514	564	64	597
OF	26	20	25	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	PIT	1B	23	19	157	14	3	11
2016	PIT	OF	16	14	17	0	1	0
2017	PIT	1B	147	139	1139	86	10	116
2018	PIT	1B	137	135	1021	83	6	90
2019	PIT	1B	134	133	981	96	13	91
2020	PIT	1B	35	34	215	26	4	24
2021	WAS	1B	119	116	819	73	5	71
2021	WAS	OF	10	6	8	0	0	0
2022	WAS	1B	103	103	751	73	9	69
2022	SDN	1B	21	17	117	10	0	9
2023	CLE	1B	30	29	185	21	2	15
2023	MIA	1B	30	30	199	23	2	17
2024	MIA	1B	67	67	472	32	7	39
2024	ARI	1B	31	30	213	15	0	19
2025	WAS	1B	33	32	245	12	3	26