Frank Bell, baseball player, 1885-1885

Frank Bell

Born: 12/11/1862 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 4/14/1891 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-07-07 | Final Game: 1885-07-31

Height: 6'0"

Full name: Frank Gustav Bell

Biography

Frank Bell was a professional baseball player born in 1862, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from July 7 to July 31 in 1885. Playing primarily as a position player, Bell's time in the league was limited to just 10 games. Throughout his short career, he recorded 5 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .172. Notably, Bell did not hit any home runs and did not accumulate any stolen bases during his time on the field. Bell's era was characterized by the early development of professional baseball, a time when the game was still solidifying its rules and style. Though his career was not particularly distinguished in terms of statistics, he was part of the tapestry of players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport. His contributions, although minor in the grand scheme, reflect the diverse experiences of players during the formative years of baseball as it evolved into America's pastime.

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 0.172 0.200 0.241 0.441 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 1 3 2 0
C 5 0 15 2 6 0
OF 4 0 11 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5
Third Base 2
Center Field 3
Right Field 1