Josh Bell Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 250 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/14/1992 (30)
- Experience
- 4
- College
- None
Josh Bell Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Josh Bell News
The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent first baseman Josh Bell to a two-year deal worth $33 million on Tuesday. The deal includes an opt-out clause after next season. It was reported earlier in the day that Bell was among the players on Cleveland's list. The 30-year-old switch-hitting first baseman hit .301 with 14 home runs, 57 RBI and 52 runs scored in 103 games for the Washington Nationals in the first half of the season before being traded to the San Diego Padres. In 53 regular season games for the Friars, Bell was a liability at the plate, hitting just .192/.316/.271 with three homers, 14 RBI and 26 runs scored. Bell will give the Guardians some much-needed power, and they'll be hoping that he can offer more middle-of-the-order protection for third baseman Jose Ramirez.
San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Bell is in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Bailey Falter. Brandon Drury is at first base and batting sixth, with Wil Myers starting on the bench. Bell typically starts on the pine when the Padres face a southpaw, but Falter isn't expected to go more than a few innings, and Bell is also a switch-hitter. The 30-year-old has seven hits in his first 29 career postseason at-bats with two home runs, four RBI, three runs and 10 strikeouts. It hasn't been a great postseason by any means for Bell, but he does have four hits in his last six at-bats in two games with a homer and two RBI.
San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell is on the bench again for Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw. The left-handed-hitting Bell will likely start on the bench again in this series once left-hander Tyler Anderson makes his start at some point when the series shifts to San Diego this weekend. Bell came in as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning in the Game 1 loss on Tuesday and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Brandon Drury is serving as the designated hitter again on Wednesday and is hitting cleanup. Drury is 0-for-6 with three strikeouts in two playoff games this year, but he's a much better hitter against lefties.
Batting Order
| 1 | Steven Kwan |
| 2 | Amed Rosario |
| 3 | José Ramírez |
| 4 | Oscar Gonzalez |
| 5 | Josh Naylor |
| 6 | Gabriel Arias |
| 7 | Andrés Giménez |
| 8 | Austin Hedges |
| 9 | Myles Straw |
Josh Bell Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Steven Kwan |
| 2 | Amed Rosario |
| 3 | José Ramírez |
| 4 | Oscar Gonzalez |
| 5 | Josh Naylor |
| 6 | Gabriel Arias |
| 7 | Andrés Giménez |
| 8 | Austin Hedges |
| 9 | Myles Straw |
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Bell is looking to regain his form on his new team, which will be his third in less than a year. Bell started 2022 on the Nationals and was very good, rating out as a top 100 roto player. Unfortunately, after his trade to San Diego, he fell off a cliff. His overall line was mediocre; he hit .262 with 17 homers, 71 RBI, and 78 runs. His rough final stretch has clearly jaded fantasy players, as he currently has an ADP of 185.2. Considering his solid track record of 20+ homers and the likelihood his counting stats return to form after moving away from Washington's dreadful offense, Bell can be looked at as a value pick late in drafts. His .272 xBA, .349 xwOBA, 15.8 K%, and 12.5 BB% all point to him providing solid production across the board (except steals) in both roto and points leagues. Look for Bell as a solid corner infielder in deep leagues, or as a great backup option at first base in any league.
