Rob Bell
Born: 1/17/1977 in Newburgh, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-04-08 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Robert Allen Bell
Biography
Rob Bell, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2007. Throughout his career, Bell showcased his abilities on the mound with a record of 34 wins and 37 losses. He compiled an earned run average (ERA) of 5.71 and recorded a total of 421 strikeouts. Notably, Bell did not register any saves during his time in the league, reflecting his role primarily as a starting pitcher.
Bell's career spanned an era characterized by offensive prowess and the increasing importance of power hitters. Despite the challenges of pitching during this high-scoring period, his contributions on the mound earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike. After a brief tenure in the majors, Bell retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a competitor who navigated the complexities of the game during a dynamic and evolving time in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 37 | 151 | 108 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 686.0 | 757 | 435 | 125 | 288 | 421 | 5.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 7 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 140.3 | 130 | 78 | 73 | 112 | 5.00 | -4745.7 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 0 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.3 | 46 | 27 | 17 | 33 | 5.48 | -1269.8 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 5 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.3 | 130 | 84 | 47 | 64 | 7.18 | -4594.0 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 4 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.0 | 113 | 65 | 35 | 70 | 6.22 | -1332.7 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 5 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.0 | 103 | 62 | 39 | 44 | 5.52 | - |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 8 | 8 | 24 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 123.0 | 121 | 61 | 41 | 57 | 4.46 | - |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 41 | 23 | 12 | 13 | 8.28 | - |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 4 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 73 | 35 | 24 | 28 | 5.94 | -1052.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 60 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 0.083 | 0.127 | 0.117 | 0.244 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 26 | 45 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 30 | 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 | 151 | 108 | 69 | 68 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CIN | P | 26 | 26 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | CIN | P | 9 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | TEX | P | 18 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | TEX | P | 17 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | P | 19 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | P | 24 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | P | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 151 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TBA | AL | $800,000 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | $250,000 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,250,000 | ||