Albert Belle, baseball player, 381 home runs, 1989-2000

Albert Belle

Born: 8/25/1966 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-15 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Albert Jojuan Belle

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Biography

Albert Belle, born in 1966, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball from 1989 until his retirement in 2000. Known for his powerful hitting and fierce competitive spirit, Belle played a total of 1,539 games during his career. He amassed 1,726 hits and launched 381 home runs, driving in an impressive 1,239 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .295, complemented by 88 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to be a multifaceted offensive threat. Belle was selected as an All-Star on five occasions, reflecting his standing among the elite hitters of his era. Belle's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a surge in offensive production and the increasing prominence of power hitters. His aggressive playing style and relentless pursuit of excellence made him a fan favorite and a formidable opponent. Belle's contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; he was a player who left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, including the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistical achievements but also for his intensity and passion for the game, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1539 5853 974 1726 389 21 381 1239 88 683 961 0.295 0.369 0.564 0.933 29329.5

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OBP .369 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .564 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +37.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.933 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +25.6% 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
1989 CLE AL 62 218 22 49 8 4 7 37 2 12 55 0.225 .254 (-12%) .319 (-16%) .375 (+5%) .694 (-4%) -260.8
1990 CLE AL 9 23 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 6 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1991 CLE AL 123 461 60 130 31 2 28 95 3 25 99 0.282 .255 (+10%) .323 (avg) .384 (+40%) .708 (+22%) 1665.1
1992 CLE AL 153 585 81 152 23 1 34 112 8 52 128 0.260 .255 (+2%) .322 (-1%) .377 (+26%) .699 (+14%) 1446.6
1993 CLE AL 159 594 93 172 36 3 38 129 23 76 96 0.290 .265 (+9%) .332 (+11%) .403 (+37%) .735 (+25%) 3068.0
1994 CLE AL 106 412 90 147 35 2 36 101 9 58 71 0.357 .269 (+32%) .338 (+29%) .424 (+68%) .763 (+51%) 4238.2
1995 CLE AL 143 546 121 173 52 1 50 126 5 73 80 0.317 .266 (+19%) .337 (+19%) .417 (+65%) .755 (+44%) 4984.2
1996 CLE AL 158 602 124 187 38 3 48 148 11 99 87 0.311 .269 (+15%) .340 (+20%) .426 (+46%) .767 (+35%) 4658.2
1997 CHW AL 161 634 90 174 45 1 30 116 4 53 105 0.274 .266 (+3%) .336 (-1%) .419 (+17%) .756 (+9%) 1010.4
1998 CHW AL 163 609 113 200 48 2 49 152 6 81 84 0.328 .266 (+23%) .335 (+19%) .420 (+56%) .755 (+40%) 5030.7
1999 BAL AL 161 610 108 181 36 1 37 117 17 101 82 0.297 .271 (+9%) .344 (+16%) .433 (+25%) .778 (+21%) 3063.0
2000 BAL AL 141 559 71 157 37 1 23 103 0 52 68 0.281 .270 (+4%) .344 (-1%) .437 (+8%) .782 (+4%) 425.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 61 10 14 2 0 6 14 17 15 0.230

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1996 ALDS1 CLE 4 15 2 3 0 0 2 6 3 2 0.200
1995 ALCS CLE 5 18 1 4 1 0 1 1 3 5 0.222
1995 ALDS1 CLE 3 11 3 3 1 0 1 3 4 3 0.273
1995 WS CLE 6 17 4 4 0 0 2 4 7 5 0.235

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1311 1306 2642 91 66 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 CLE OF 44 42 92 3 2 1
1990 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1991 CLE OF 89 88 170 8 9 1
1992 CLE OF 52 52 94 1 3 0
1993 CLE OF 150 149 338 16 5 7
1994 CLE OF 104 104 205 8 6 1
1995 CLE OF 142 142 304 7 6 1
1996 CLE OF 152 152 309 11 10 0
1997 CHA OF 154 154 351 1 10 0
1998 CHA OF 159 159 316 11 8 3
1999 BAL OF 154 154 252 17 4 2
2000 BAL OF 110 110 211 8 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1017
Right Field 297
Designated Hitter 223

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Player of the Month June
1999 Player of the Month September
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-09-25
1998 Player of the Month July
1998 Player of the Month September
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-07-11
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-07-18
1998 Silver Slugger OF
1998 TSN All-Star OF
1996 Silver Slugger OF
1996 TSN All-Star OF
1995 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
1995 Player of the Month August
1995 Player of the Month September
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-04-29
1995 Silver Slugger OF
1995 TSN All-Star OF
1995 TSN Major League Player of the Year
1994 Player of the Month June
1994 Player of the Week Week of 1994-06-18
1994 Silver Slugger OF
1994 TSN All-Star OF
1993 Silver Slugger OF
1993 TSN All-Star OF
1992 Player of the Week Week of 1992-05-30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 BAL AL $13,000,000
2002 BAL AL $12,368,790
2001 BAL AL $12,049,040
2000 BAL AL $12,868,670
1999 BAL AL $11,949,794
1998 CHA AL $10,000,000
1997 CHA AL $10,000,000
1996 CLE AL $5,700,000
1995 CLE AL $4,500,000
1994 CLE AL $2,775,000
1993 CLE AL $1,675,000
1992 CLE AL $175,000
1991 CLE AL $130,000
1990 CLE AL $117,000
1989 CLE AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $97,376,294

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1985, 1986, 1987

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1998 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 98.0 392 0
1996 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 228.0 392 2
1995 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 300.0 392 11
1994 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 225.0 392 0
1993 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 81.0 392 0
1992 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 1.0 392 0