Beau Bell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935-1941)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 9/14/1977 in Bryan, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-04-16
- Last Game
- 1941-09-01
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Roy Chester Bell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 767 | 2,718 | 378 | 806 | 165 | 32 | 46 | 437 | 11 | 272 | 239 | .297 | .362 | .432 | .794 | 4,700 |
Career AVG .297 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.
Career OBP .362 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.
Career SLG .432 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.
Career OPS .794 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 76 | 220 | 20 | 55 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 16 | .250 | .279 (-11%) | .342 (-11%) | .399 (-14%) | .742 (-13%) | -459.9 |
| 1936 | SLA | AL | 155 | 616 | 100 | 212 | 40 | 12 | 11 | 123 | 4 | 60 | 55 | .344 | .283 (+21%) | .349 (+15%) | .404 (+24%) | .753 (+20%) | 2622.5 |
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 156 | 642 | 82 | 218 | 51 | 8 | 14 | 117 | 2 | 53 | 54 | .340 | .276 (+23%) | .342 (+14%) | .398 (+28%) | .740 (+22%) | 2817.5 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 147 | 526 | 91 | 138 | 35 | 3 | 13 | 84 | 1 | 71 | 46 | .262 | .272 (-4%) | .341 (+2%) | .392 (+6%) | .734 (+4%) | 493.9 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 11 | 32 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 54 | 134 | 14 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 16 | .239 | .274 (-13%) | .342 (+5%) | .393 (-24%) | .735 (-11%) | 0.0 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 120 | 444 | 55 | 124 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 58 | 2 | 34 | 41 | .279 | .267 (+5%) | .335 (-1%) | .387 (-6%) | .722 (-4%) | -255.3 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 48 | 104 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 8 | .192 | .262 (-27%) | .332 (-19%) | .373 (-23%) | .705 (-21%) | -358.9 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 767 | 2,718 | 378 | 806 | 165 | 32 | 46 | 437 | 11 | 272 | 239 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 4,860 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (767 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 394 | 1368 | 214 | 437 | 23 | 225 | .319 |
| Away | 373 | 1350 | 164 | 370 | 23 | 208 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-01 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-26 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-08-25 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-24 | CLE | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-24 | CLE | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-08-23 | CLE | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-22 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-08-21 | CLE | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-20 | CLE | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-08-18 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 86 | 0 | 718 | 43 | 16 | 72 |
| 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 599 | 0 | 1152 | 56 | 30 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | SLA | 1B | 15 | 0 | 122 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
| 1935 | SLA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | SLA | OF | 37 | 0 | 65 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1936 | SLA | 1B | 17 | 0 | 134 | 8 | 5 | 14 |
| 1936 | SLA | OF | 142 | 0 | 291 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| 1937 | SLA | 1B | 26 | 0 | 238 | 17 | 6 | 18 |
| 1937 | SLA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | SLA | OF | 131 | 0 | 222 | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| 1938 | SLA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1938 | SLA | OF | 132 | 0 | 266 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| 1939 | SLA | OF | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | DET | OF | 37 | 0 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | CLE | 1B | 14 | 0 | 116 | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| 1940 | CLE | OF | 97 | 0 | 193 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1941 | CLE | 1B | 10 | 0 | 84 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 1941 | CLE | OF | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 86 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 67 |
| Right Field | 533 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1929, 1930, 1931 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 5.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1936 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 10.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Beau Bell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beau Bell
- What years did Beau Bell play?
- Beau Bell played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1941.
- Was Beau Bell a pitcher?
- No. Beau Bell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Beau Bell hit?
- Beau Bell hit 46 career home runs with 806 hits.