Les Bell, baseball player, 1923-1931

Les Bell

Born: 12/14/1901 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

Died: 12/26/1985 in Hershey, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-17 | Final Game: 1931-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Lester Rowland Bell

Biography

Les Bell was a professional baseball player born in 1901 who played primarily as an outfielder during his career from 1923 to 1931. Over the course of 896 games, he established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 938 hits and achieving a batting average of .290. Known for his power at the plate, Bell hit 66 home runs and drove in 509 runs, making significant contributions to his teams' offenses. His ability to steal bases added another dimension to his game, as he successfully swiped 25 bags throughout his career. Bell played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the lively ball era to a more competitive landscape with the integration of players and evolving playing styles. His performance in the late 1920s and early 1930s placed him among the notable players of his time, showcasing the skill and determination that defined his approach to the game. With an impressive blend of hitting prowess and base-running ability, Les Bell left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and remains a respected figure in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
30.0 27.0 4.0 9.0 0 0 1.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 0 0.333 0.400 0.444 0.844

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
896 3239 404 938 184 49 66 509 25 276 322 0.290 0.346 0.438 0.784 2442.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 27 4 7 1 0 1 6 2 5 0.259

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1926 WS SLN 7 27 4 7 1 0 1 6 2 5 0.259

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 18 3 0 1
2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
3B 828 0 814 1412 144 161
SS 44 0 99 138 25 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 1
Third Base 828
Shortstop 45

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 24.0 80 0