Herman Bell
Born: 7/16/1897 in Mount Sherman, KY, USA
Died: 6/7/1949 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-16 | Final Game: 1934-08-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Herman S. Bell
Biography
Herman Bell was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1924 to 1934. Born in 1897, Bell made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 32 wins and 34 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of his time. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.69, indicating a solid performance on the mound, while he recorded a total of 191 strikeouts and secured 24 saves during his career.
Bell was known for his versatility and resilience as a pitcher, contributing to various teams and adapting to the evolving strategies of the game. His ability to manage games and preserve leads was evident in his saves, reflecting his importance in late-inning situations. Though he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Bellโs contributions to baseball during the 1920s and early 1930s remain a testament to the skill and determination required to succeed in the sport during that transformative period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 34 | 221 | 47 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 663.3 | 743 | 272 | 34 | 143 | 191 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | STL | NL | 3 | 8 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 113.3 | 124 | 62 | 29 | 29 | 4.92 | - |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 6 | 6 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 85.0 | 82 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 3.18 | - |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 71 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 3.92 | - |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 6.92 | - |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 39 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 115.3 | 143 | 50 | 23 | 42 | 3.90 | - |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 4 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 120.0 | 132 | 49 | 16 | 25 | 3.67 | -534.6 |
| 1933 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 5 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 105.3 | 100 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 2.05 | 926.9 |
| 1934 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 54.0 | 72 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 3.67 | 319.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | 178 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 67 | 0.096 | 0.166 | 0.096 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | STL | NL | 28 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.065 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 27 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 25 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 39 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 35 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.088 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | NY1 | NL | 38 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | NY1 | NL | 22 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1930 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1926 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1930 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1926 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 221 | 0 | 13 | 142 | 17 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SLN | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 3 | 1 |
| 1926 | SLN | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLN | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929 | SLN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | P | 39 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
| 1932 | NY1 | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| 1933 | NY1 | P | 38 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934 | NY1 | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 221 |