Zeke Bella, baseball player, 1957-1959

Zeke Bella

Born: 8/23/1930 in Greenwich, CT, USA

Died: 11/17/2013 in Greenwich, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-11 | Final Game: 1959-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Bella

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Biography

Zeke Bella was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1959. Bella's career in the big leagues was brief, spanning a total of 52 games. Over the course of his time in the major leagues, he recorded 18 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs, finishing with a batting average of .196. Despite the limited number of games, Bella's presence on the field contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the post-war years into a more dynamic style of play. Bella's career unfolded during a period when baseball was evolving, marked by changes in player demographics and a growing emphasis on power hitting. Though he did not achieve the lasting statistical impact of some of his contemporaries, his determination and skill allowed him to reach the pinnacle of the sport, showcasing the dedication required to compete at the highest level. Bella's journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the numerous players who contributed to the rich history of the game, even in brief stints.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 92 10 18 2 1 1 9 0 10 16 0.196 0.282 0.272 0.553 -240.6

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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
1957 NYY AL 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1959 KC1 AL 47 82 10 17 2 1 1 9 0 9 14 0.207 .256 (-19%) .323 (-9%) .392 (-25%) .715 (-18%) -240.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 29 21 29 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 NYA OF 4 2 7 1 0 0
1959 KC1 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1959 KC1 OF 25 19 22 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 12
Right Field 17