Kevin Bell
Born: 7/13/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-06-16 | Final Game: 1982-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Kevin Robert Bell
Biography
Kevin Bell was a professional baseball player born in 1955, who played as a position player from 1976 until his retirement on October 3, 1982. Over the course of his career in Major League Baseball, he participated in 297 games, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the sport. Bell recorded a total of 161 hits, contributing 13 home runs and driving in 64 runs batted in, while finishing his career with a batting average of .222. Known for his speed on the base paths, he successfully stole 5 bases during his time in the league.
Bellโs career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. While he may not have been a standout star, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hard work and determination that defined many players of his era. His journey through the 1970s and early 1980s left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, and he remains a part of baseball history as a player who exemplified the spirit of the game during a time of evolving strategies and player dynamics.
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 | 0.222 | 0.289 | 0.331 | 0.620 | -1538.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CHW | AL | 68 | 230 | 24 | 57 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 18 | 56 | 0.248 | 7.3 |
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 9 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 54 | 68 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0.191 | -265.6 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 70 | 200 | 20 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 43 | 0.245 | -391.4 |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 92 | 191 | 16 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 37 | 0.178 | -889.2 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 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 | SS | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 5 |
| 1977 | CHA | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
| 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 |