Kevin Bell
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1982)
Kevin Bell was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1982 for the Chicago White Sox and the Athletics, a span of 7 seasons. In 297 career games, he hit .222 with 161 hits, 13 home runs, and 64 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-06-16
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Kevin Robert Bell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 726 | 74 | 161 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 64 | 5 | 70 | 165 | .222 | .289 | .331 | .620 | -1,340 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OPS .620 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CHA | AL | 68 | 230 | 24 | 57 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 18 | 56 | .248 | .255 (-3%) | .320 (-6%) | .360 (+10%) | .681 (+2%) | 7.3 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 9 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 54 | 68 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19 | .191 | .257 (-26%) | .323 (-21%) | .378 (-26%) | .702 (-24%) | -241.5 |
| 1979 | CHA | AL | 70 | 200 | 20 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 43 | .245 | .265 (-8%) | .329 (-10%) | .397 (-11%) | .727 (-10%) | -346.5 |
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 92 | 191 | 16 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 37 | .178 | .264 (-33%) | .326 (-13%) | .387 (-38%) | .714 (-27%) | -759.8 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 297 | 726 | 74 | 161 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 64 | 5 | 70 | 165 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -1,340 | ||
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 (297 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 146 | 359 | 31 | 84 | 2 | 25 | .234 |
| Away | 151 | 367 | 43 | 77 | 11 | 39 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | OAK | KCR | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-18 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-15 | OAK | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-11 | OAK | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-05 | CHW | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-10-04 | CHW | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-27 | CHW | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-15 | CHW | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-14 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 277 | 200 | 186 | 503 | 44 | 42 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 10 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CHA | 3B | 67 | 65 | 70 | 124 | 6 | 10 |
| 1977 | CHA | 3B | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977 | CHA | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | SS | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 5 |
| 1978 | CHA | 3B | 52 | 16 | 23 | 64 | 5 | 6 |
| 1979 | CHA | 3B | 68 | 59 | 51 | 153 | 17 | 11 |
| 1979 | CHA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CHA | 3B | 83 | 55 | 35 | 151 | 15 | 12 |
| 1980 | CHA | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | OAK | 3B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 277 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount San Antonio College | Walnut | CA | 1974 |
Kevin Bell: the record in brief
Kevin Bell played a first major league game on June 16, 1976 and a last one on October 3, 1982. Bell played for the Chicago White Sox (1976 through 1980) and the Oakland Athletics (1982). Bell played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 13, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Bell was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 195 pounds. The bio lists the given name Kevin Robert.
Across 297 games at the plate, Bell's career line reads 161 hits in 726 at bats for a .222 average, along with 13 home runs and 64 runs batted in. Bell's career OPS of .620 combines a .289 on-base mark with .331 slugging. Over the seasons Bell played, league hitters batted .262; the .222 career figure is 15.2% below that. The OPS comparison is .620 to a league .712, 12.9% below average. No season topped the 57 hits of 1976. Bell drove in a season-high 22 runs in 1979. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .248 in 1976, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Bell
- What years did Kevin Bell play?
- Kevin Bell played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1982.
- Was Kevin Bell a pitcher?
- No. Kevin Bell was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kevin Bell hit?
- Kevin Bell hit 13 career home runs with 161 hits.
- What was Kevin Bell's career batting average?
- Kevin Bell batted .222 over his career, with 161 hits in 726 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kevin Bell have?
- Kevin Bell drove in 64 runs in his career.
- Is Kevin Bell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Bell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.