George Bell vs Albert Belle: Career Stats Comparison
Albert Belle has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Bell played 1981–1993 as a hitter; Albert Belle played 1989–2000 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
George Bell (1981–1993) and Albert Belle (1989–2000) — both broke in during the 1980s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. George Bell finished with 1,702 hits and 265 home runs; Albert Belle finished with 1,726 hits and 381 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Albert Belle, with 381 to George Bell's 265.
- Who had the higher OPS? Albert Belle, with .933 to George Bell's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average? Albert Belle, with .295 to George Bell's .278.
- Who had more hits? Albert Belle, with 1,726 to George Bell's 1,702.
- Who drove in more runs? Albert Belle, with 1,239 to George Bell's 1,002.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Albert Belle, with 29,356 career PIV to George Bell's 10,532.
George Bell
Albert Belle
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Bell and Albert Belle. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | George Bell | Albert Belle |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,587 | 1,539 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,123 | 5,853 |
| Runs | 814 | Leads: 974 |
| Hits | 1,702 | Leads: 1,726 |
| Doubles | 308 | Leads: 389 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 21 |
| Home Runs | 265 | Leads: 381 |
| RBI | 1,002 | Leads: 1,239 |
| Walks | 331 | Leads: 683 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 771 | 961 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 88 |
| Batting Avg | .278 | Leads: .295 |
| On-Base % | .316 | Leads: .369 |
| Slugging % | .469 | Leads: .564 |
| OPS | .785 | Leads: .933 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Albert Belle outpaces George Bell 29,356 to 10,532 — driven by per-season impact — 2,446 PIV per season to 878 — rather than by longevity, since Albert Belle played 12 seasons to George Bell's 12. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
George Bell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Albert Belle — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Albert Belle leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while George Bell owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Albert Belle. PIV agrees: Albert Belle grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Bell and Albert Belle careers compare
George Bell and Albert Belle were active at the same time between 1989 and 1993. The two careers are close in length, 1,587 games for George Bell and 1,539 for Albert Belle across 12 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. George Bell's edges on the table are games (1,587 to 1,539), at-bats (6,123 to 5,853), and triples (34 to 21). At the plate, George Bell struck out more than walked (771 to 331), and Albert Belle struck out more than walked (961 to 683). Home runs make up a larger share of Albert Belle's hits: 265 of 1,702 for George Bell, 381 of 1,726 for Albert Belle.
George Bell vs Albert Belle: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Bell or Albert Belle?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Albert Belle leads George Bell in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Bell or Albert Belle hit more home runs?
- Albert Belle, with 381 to George Bell's 265.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Albert Belle, with .933 to George Bell's .785.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Albert Belle, with .295 to George Bell's .278.
- Who had more hits?
- Albert Belle, with 1,726 to George Bell's 1,702.