Derek Bell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-2001)
Derek Bell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001 for 5 teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,210 career games, he hit .276 with 1,262 hits, 134 home runs, and 668 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 438.
- 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-06-28
- Last Game
- 2001-07-03
Full name: Derek Nathaniel Bell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,210 | 4,578 | 642 | 1,262 | 232 | 15 | 134 | 668 | 170 | 377 | 955 | .276 | .336 | .421 | .757 | 438 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .336 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .757 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 18 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 61 | 161 | 23 | 39 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 34 | .242 | .255 (-5%) | .322 (+1%) | .377 (-6%) | .699 (-3%) | -57.1 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 150 | 542 | 73 | 142 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 72 | 26 | 23 | 122 | .262 | .265 (-1%) | .332 (-9%) | .403 (+3%) | .735 (-2%) | -306.2 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 108 | 434 | 54 | 135 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 54 | 24 | 29 | 88 | .311 | .269 (+15%) | .338 (+5%) | .424 (+7%) | .763 (+6%) | 514.1 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 112 | 452 | 63 | 151 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 86 | 27 | 33 | 71 | .334 | .266 (+25%) | .337 (+14%) | .417 (+6%) | .755 (+10%) | 923.8 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 158 | 627 | 84 | 165 | 40 | 3 | 17 | 113 | 29 | 40 | 123 | .263 | .269 (-2%) | .340 (-9%) | .426 (-2%) | .767 (-5%) | -669.3 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 129 | 493 | 67 | 136 | 29 | 3 | 15 | 71 | 15 | 40 | 94 | .276 | .266 (+3%) | .336 (+2%) | .419 (+5%) | .756 (+3%) | 365.2 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 156 | 630 | 111 | 198 | 41 | 2 | 22 | 108 | 13 | 51 | 126 | .314 | .266 (+18%) | .335 (+9%) | .420 (+17%) | .755 (+13%) | 1662.7 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 128 | 509 | 61 | 120 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 66 | 18 | 50 | 129 | .236 | .271 (-13%) | .344 (-11%) | .433 (-19%) | .778 (-16%) | -1366.6 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 144 | 546 | 87 | 145 | 31 | 1 | 18 | 69 | 8 | 65 | 125 | .266 | .270 (-2%) | .344 (+1%) | .437 (-3%) | .782 (-1%) | -43.8 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 46 | 156 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 38 | .173 | .263 (-34%) | .332 (-14%) | .426 (-32%) | .758 (-24%) | -585.3 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,210 | 4,578 | 642 | 1,262 | 232 | 15 | 134 | 668 | 170 | 377 | 955 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 438 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 36.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 36.00 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NLDS2 | NYN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| 1998 | NLDS2 | HOU | 4 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .125 |
| 1997 | NLDS2 | HOU | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 |
| 1992 | ALCS | TOR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| 1992 | WS | TOR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1211 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 613 | 2217 | 330 | 613 | 69 | 332 | .276 |
| Away | 597 | 2361 | 312 | 649 | 65 | 336 | .275 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 36.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-03 | PIT | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-07-02 | PIT | CIN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-07-01 | PIT | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-06-30 | PIT | WSN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001-06-29 | PIT | WSN | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001-06-28 | PIT | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-06-27 | PIT | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-06-26 | PIT | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001-06-25 | PIT | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-06-23 | PIT | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-22 | NYN | SDP | — | 1.0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 19 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 3 |
| OF | 1163 | 1113 | 2203 | 66 | 58 | 19 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TOR | OF | 13 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | TOR | OF | 56 | 39 | 105 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | SDN | 3B | 19 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 3 |
| 1993 | SDN | OF | 125 | 121 | 322 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 1994 | SDN | OF | 108 | 105 | 247 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | HOU | OF | 110 | 110 | 201 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 1996 | HOU | OF | 157 | 156 | 283 | 16 | 7 | 4 |
| 1997 | HOU | OF | 125 | 121 | 226 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 1998 | HOU | OF | 154 | 149 | 281 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| 1999 | HOU | OF | 126 | 123 | 192 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | NYN | OF | 143 | 140 | 252 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | OF | 46 | 42 | 78 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Left Field | 37 |
| Center Field | 325 |
| Right Field | 814 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-04-22 |
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-08-23 |
| 1995 | Player of the Week | Week of 1995-07-01 |
Salary History
Derek Bell's recorded salaries total $26,912,500 over 10 seasons, 1992 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bell's career ran from 1991 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PIT | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $4,250,000 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | $3,250,000 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | $2,800,000 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $1,450,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $385,000 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $165,000 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $112,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $26,912,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 12.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Derek Bell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Derek Bell: the record in brief
Derek Bell's major league career runs from a debut on June 28, 1991 to a final game on July 3, 2001. Bell played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1991 through 1992), the San Diego Padres (1993 through 1994), the Houston Astros (1995 through 1999), the New York Mets (2000), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2001). Listed as an outfielder, Bell threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'2" and 200 pounds. Bell was born on December 11, 1968, in Tampa, FL, USA. Derek Bell was the playing name; the full given name is Derek Nathaniel.
Bell collected 1,262 hits in 4,578 at bats across 1,210 games, good for a .276 batting average; the totals also include 134 homers, 668 runs batted in, and 170 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .336 and .421 give Bell a career OPS of .757. The .276 career average is close to the .266 the league hit across the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Derek Bell
- What years did Derek Bell play?
- Derek Bell played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001.
- Was Derek Bell a pitcher?
- No. Derek Bell was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Derek Bell hit?
- Derek Bell hit 134 career home runs with 1,262 hits.
- What teams did Derek Bell play for?
- Derek Bell played for 5 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1991–1992), the San Diego Padres (1993–1994), the Houston Astros (1995–1999), the New York Mets (2000), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2001).
- What were Derek Bell's career stats?
- In 1,210 games, Derek Bell had 1,262 hits, 134 home runs, 668 RBI, 642 runs, and 170 stolen bases, with a .276 batting average.
- How much did Derek Bell earn in his career?
- Derek Bell's recorded salaries total $26,912,500 over 10 seasons, 1992 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bell's career ran from 1991 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Derek Bell's salary?
- Derek Bell's last recorded salary was $5,000,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $5,000,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $112,500, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1992 to 2001.
- What position did Derek Bell play?
- Derek Bell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Derek Bell and how much did he weigh?
- Derek Bell was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Derek Bell hit each season?
- Derek Bell's home runs by season: 0 in 1991, 2 in 1992, 21 in 1993, 14 in 1994, 8 in 1995, 17 in 1996, 15 in 1997, 22 in 1998, 12 in 1999, 18 in 2000, and 5 in 2001. His most in one season was 22, in 1998.
- What was Derek Bell's career batting average?
- Derek Bell batted .276 over his career, with 1,262 hits in 4,578 at bats.
- How many RBI did Derek Bell have?
- Derek Bell drove in 668 runs in his career.
- What was Derek Bell's career ERA?
- Derek Bell finished with a 36.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Derek Bell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Derek Bell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.