Josh Bell Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 261 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/14/1992 (31)
- Experience
- 8
- College
- None
Josh Bell Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Josh Bell News
Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Thursday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Bell hit his first blast off Lance Lynn in the bottom of the fifth inning, but it wouldn't be enough to give the Marlins their first victory of the season. The switch-hitter has always shown power in his bat and has been slotted into the No. 2 in the lineup thus far. Bell will not make a huge dent with a career .259 batting average and his power could useful for managers looking for infield or first base help in deeper formats. The Marlins have Friday off, but Bell will look to build off his performance against Steven Matz and the Cardinals on Saturday.
Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell has been off to a slow start this spring with just three hits and two walks over his first 13 at-bats. To be fair, most of the Marlins hitters have been ice-cold thus far in the Grapefruit League. Bell, 31, was acquired by the Marlins last season at the trade deadline and fared well with a .270 batting average to go along with 11 homers and 26 RBI in 53 games down the stretch for Miami. The most likely scenario remains that Bell will be the Opening Day first baseman, but the Marlins have Luis Arraez who can slide to first if any of their young infielders, such as Vidal Brujan and Xavier Edwards have strong springs. For now, Bell remains a power bat with a low batting average, but managers can never have too much power and he is worth a look with an ADP of 296.
Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell has decided to stick around for at least one more season. The 31-year-old slugger has decided to accept his $16.5 player option for the 2024 season. On paper, this appears to be a good decision on both sides. Last season, Bell slashed .270/.338/.480 with 11 homers and 26 RBI over 224 plate appearances in his 53 games with the Marlins. He figures to play everyday and will be locked into a spot in the middle of the lineup.
Batting Order
1 | Luis Arraez |
2 | Bryan De La Cruz |
3 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. |
4 | Josh Bell |
5 | Jesús Sánchez |
6 | Tim Anderson |
7 | Nick Gordon |
8 | Emmanuel Rivera |
9 | Nick Fortes |
Josh Bell Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Luis Arraez |
2 | Bryan De La Cruz |
3 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. |
4 | Josh Bell |
5 | Jesús Sánchez |
6 | Tim Anderson |
7 | Nick Gordon |
8 | Emmanuel Rivera |
9 | Nick Fortes |
Josh Bell was two different hitters for two different ballclubs last season. Bell started out the year in Cleveland, where he was supposed to be the power bat the Guardians had been seeking to add to their lineup. Unfortunately, by the end of July, he had hit just 11 home runs, was hitting .213 with runners in scoring position, and had a .233/.318/.338 slash line. Bell was dealt to Miami at the trade deadline and quickly turned things around. He hit 11 more home runs as a Marlin in 44 fewer games and had an OPS almost 100 points higher with his new team than he had prior to the trade (.480 compared to .383 with Cleveland). Bell hit in the top half of the Marlins' lineup in 2023 and likely slots into the two- or three-hole again for 2024. The switch-hitter is expected to be the Marlins' everyday first baseman, likely hitting behind reigning batting champ Luis Arraez, which should provide plenty of RBI chances. Bell has been quietly consistent throughout his career and shouldn't have a problem attaining another 20 HR, 70 RBI season which would be a great value at his 287.08 ADP.