Eric Bell

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1993)

Eric Bell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1993 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Houston Astros, a span of 9 seasons. Across 68 career appearances, he went 15-18 with a 5.18 ERA and 152 strikeouts.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 15–18
ERA 5.18
WHIP 1.49
SO 152
Pitcher PIV -5561.2
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'0" / 178 lb
Born
10/27/1963 in Modesto, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1985-09-24
Last Game
1993-05-08

Full name: Eric Alvin Bell

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Career Pitching Statistics

Eric Bell — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 18 68 34 2 0 0 234.2 238 135 38 112 152 5.18 -5561.2

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 29.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Eric Bell — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1985 BAL AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.2 4 3 4 4 4.76 — 0.0
1986 BAL AL 1 2 4 4 0 0 0 23.1 23 13 14 18 5.01 3.97 (-26%) -749.1
1987 BAL AL 10 13 33 29 2 0 0 165.0 174 100 78 111 5.45 4.29 (-27%) -4982.3
1991 CLE AL 4 0 10 0 0 0 0 18.0 5 1 5 7 0.50 3.91 (+87%) 376.4
1992 CLE AL 0 2 7 1 0 0 0 15.1 22 13 9 10 7.63 3.75 (-104%) -206.1
1993 HOU NL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 7.1 10 5 2 2 6.14 — 0.0
Career · 6 seasons 15 18 68 34 2 0 0 234.2 238 135 112 152 5.18 — -5,561

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.

Career Batting Statistics

Eric Bell — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Eric Bell — 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
1985 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 BAL AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CLE AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CLE AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 HOU NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 6 seasons 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 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.

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Eric Bell — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home3300000—
Away3500000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Eric Bell — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home33108.01156851695.67
Away35126.21236761834.76

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Eric Bell — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1993-05-08 HOUCIN — 2.0200000
1993-05-02 HOUPIT — 0.0100000
1993-04-26 HOUSTL — 0.1000000
1993-04-20 HOUCHC — 0.1000110
1993-04-17 HOUMIA — 1.2322010
1993-04-16 HOUMIA — 1.1111100
1993-04-14 HOUWSN — 0.1000000
1993-04-07 HOUPHI L 0.0222000
1993-04-06 HOUPHI — 0.2000000
1993-04-05 HOUPHI — 0.2100000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Eric Bell — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 68 34 13 23 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Eric Bell — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 BAL P 4 0 2 1 0 0
1986 BAL P 4 4 1 0 0 0
1987 BAL P 33 29 8 16 0 2
1991 CLE P 10 0 2 1 0 0
1992 CLE P 7 1 0 5 0 0
1993 HOU P 10 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Eric Bell — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 68

Salary History

Eric Bell's recorded salaries total $365,000 over 3 seasons, 1987 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bell's career ran from 1985 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1991.

Eric Bell — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1993 HOU NL $145,000
1992 CLE AL $157,500
1987 BAL AL $62,500
Total recorded salary (partial) $365,000

Eric Bell: the record in brief

Eric Bell played a first major league game on September 24, 1985 and a last one on May 8, 1993. By club, Bell's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1985 to 1987), the Cleveland Indians (1991 to 1992), and the Houston Astros (1993). Bell, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 178 pounds. The birth record reads October 27, 1963, in Modesto, CA, USA. Eric Bell was the playing name; the full given name is Eric Alvin.

Bell pitched in 68 games, starting 34, and finished with a 15-18 record and 5.18 ERA. Also on Bell's record: 152 strikeouts. The league ERA over Bell's seasons was 4.00, so the 5.18 figure ran 29.3% worse than average. 1987 brought Bell a season-high 10 wins. 1987 was Bell's sharpest full season, a 5.45 ERA against the league's 4.29.

Every defensive appearance on record for Bell, 68 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 13 putouts and 23 assists against 0 errors.

Recorded salaries add up to $365,000, topping out at $157,500 in 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bell's career ran from 1985 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1991. The game-log section draws on 136 games of Retrosheet box scores for Bell.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Bell

What years did Eric Bell play?
Eric Bell played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1993.
Was Eric Bell a pitcher?
Yes. Eric Bell pitched in the major leagues, recording 15 wins and 152 strikeouts.
What teams did Eric Bell play for?
Eric Bell played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1985–1987), the Cleveland Indians (1991–1992), and the Houston Astros (1993).
What were Eric Bell's career stats?
In 68 games, Eric Bell went 15-18 with a 5.18 ERA, 152 strikeouts, and 234.2 innings pitched.
How much did Eric Bell earn in his career?
Eric Bell's recorded salaries total $365,000 over 3 seasons, 1987 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bell's career ran from 1985 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1991.
What was Eric Bell's salary?
Eric Bell's last recorded salary was $145,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $157,500, in 1992, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1993.
What position did Eric Bell play?
Eric Bell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Eric Bell and how much did he weigh?
Eric Bell was listed at 6 feet and 178 pounds.
What was Eric Bell's career ERA?
Eric Bell finished with a 5.18 career ERA, going 15-18 with 152 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Eric Bell have?
Eric Bell recorded 152 career strikeouts.
Is Eric Bell in the Hall of Fame?
No. Eric Bell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.