Ralph Bell
Born: 11/16/1890 in Argyle, IA, USA
Died: 10/18/1959 in Burlington, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-07-16 | Final Game: 1912-07-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Ralph Albert Bell
Biography
Ralph Bell was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from July 16 to July 22, 1912. As a position player, Bell made his mark during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a period that would soon embrace more offensive power. Despite his short stint in the majors, playing in only three games, Bell's career is a reflection of the era's competitive nature, where many talented players vied for limited opportunities.
Throughout his time in the league, Bell faced the challenges of breaking into a sport that was rapidly changing. He finished his career with no recorded hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Though his statistical output suggests a challenging experience on the field, Bell's brief participation in Major League Baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, highlighting the stories of those who aspired to compete at the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |