Frank Bell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1885)
Frank Bell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1885 for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. In 10 career games, he hit .172 with 5 hits and 2 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / —
- Died
- 4/14/1891 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1885-07-07
- Last Game
- 1885-07-31
Full name: Frank Gustav Bell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .172 | .200 | .241 | .441 | 0 |
Career AVG .172 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.
Career SLG .241 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career OPS .441 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — 28.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | BR3 | AA | 10 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Bell
- Was Frank Bell a pitcher?
- No. Frank Bell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Frank Bell hit?
- Frank Bell hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Frank Bell's career batting average?
- Frank Bell batted .172 over his career, with 5 hits in 29 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Bell have?
- Frank Bell drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Bell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Bell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Frank Bell play for?
- Frank Bell played for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms.