Jerry Bell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1974)
Jerry Bell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1974 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 69 career appearances, he went 17-11 with a 3.28 ERA and 89 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
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-09-06
- Last Game
- 1974-05-15
Full name: Jerry Houston Bell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 3.07 | 3.47 (+12%) | 324.1 |
| 1972 | ML4 | AL | 5 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.2 | 50 | 13 | 33 | 20 | 1.66 | 3.26 (+49%) | -496.9 |
| 1973 | ML4 | AL | 9 | 9 | 31 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 183.2 | 185 | 81 | 70 | 57 | 3.97 | 3.75 (-6%) | -1905.2 |
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2.57 | 3.63 (+29%) | -457.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 17 | 11 | 69 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 283.0 | 262 | 103 | 114 | 89 | 3.28 | — | -2,536 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .071 | .071 | .071 | .143 | 0 |
Career AVG .071 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.
Career OBP .071 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.
Career SLG .071 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 80.5% below league average.
Career OPS .143 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 79.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | ML4 | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ML4 | AL | 25 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ML4 | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 69 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (138 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
| Away | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 173.0 | 170 | 66 | 55 | 57 | 3.43 |
| Away | 31 | 110.0 | 92 | 37 | 59 | 32 | 3.03 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-05-15 | MIL | BAL | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-30 | MIL | TEX | — | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-04-17 | MIL | CLE | — | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974-04-11 | MIL | CLE | W | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-04-05 | MIL | BOS | — | 3.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973-09-12 | MIL | BAL | L | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973-08-31 | MIL | BOS | — | 7.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973-08-15 | MIL | CHW | — | 7.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-08-11 | MIL | MIN | — | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973-08-07 | MIL | LAA | — | 7.1 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville | TN | 1966, 1967 |
| Rhodes College | Memphis | TN | 1968, 1969 |
Jerry Bell: the record in brief
September 6, 1971 and May 15, 1974 bracket Jerry Bell's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Milwaukee Brewers from 1971 to 1974. Listed as a pitcher, Bell batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'4" and 190 pounds. Bell was born on October 6, 1947, in Old Hickory, TN, USA. Bell's full given name, per the bio, is Jerry Houston Bell.
Bell pitched in 69 games, starting 28, and finished with a 17-11 record and 3.28 ERA. Bell had 89 strikeouts. That 3.28 ERA compares with a 3.53 league average across the same seasons, 7.2% better. The best win total was 9, in 1973. 1973 was Bell's sharpest full season, a 3.97 ERA against the league's 3.75.
The position breakdown shows 69 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 20 putouts and 51 assists against 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Bell
- What years did Jerry Bell play?
- Jerry Bell played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1974.
- Was Jerry Bell a pitcher?
- Yes. Jerry Bell pitched in the major leagues, recording 17 wins and 89 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jerry Bell hit?
- Jerry Bell hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Jerry Bell play for?
- Jerry Bell played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (1971–1974).
- What were Jerry Bell's career stats?
- In 69 games, Jerry Bell went 17-11 with a 3.28 ERA, 89 strikeouts, 283.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Jerry Bell play?
- Jerry Bell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Bell and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Bell was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Jerry Bell's career ERA?
- Jerry Bell finished with a 3.28 career ERA, going 17-11 with 89 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jerry Bell have?
- Jerry Bell recorded 89 career strikeouts.
- Is Jerry Bell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Bell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.