Juan Bell, baseball player, 1989-1995

Juan Bell

Born: 3/29/1968 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 8/24/2016 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1989-09-06 | Final Game: 1995-08-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Biography

Juan Bell, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1989 to 1995. Primarily playing as a position player, Bell appeared in 329 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He made his debut in the late 1980s, a period characterized by a transition in the game as teams began to emphasize power hitting and offensive production. Over the course of his career, Bell recorded 177 hits, achieving a batting average of .212. He contributed to his teams with 10 home runs and 71 runs batted in, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 16 stolen bases. Although his offensive statistics might not reflect the prowess of some contemporaries, Bell played an important role as a utility player, providing teams with versatility and depth during his tenure in the league. His career, while not marked by standout individual accolades, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
329 836 107 177 30 6 10 71 16 84 189 0.212 0.284 0.298 0.582 -2796.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 156 123 267 388 13 92
3B 4 0 2 1 0 0
OF 4 1 3 0 1 0
SS 133 107 196 324 27 55

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 156
Third Base 4
Shortstop 133
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 BOS AL $200,000
1993 PHI NL $150,000
1992 BAL AL $125,000
1991 BAL AL $103,000
1990 BAL AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $678,000