Jerry Bell was a professional baseball player who played as a relief pitcher for several teams during his career. He was born on October 9, 1961, in Enid, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played college baseball.
Bell was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1st round of the 1984 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut on September 1, 1986, and played for the Twins until 1990. During his time with the Twins, Bell was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a career ERA of 4.47.
In 1991, Bell was traded to the Montreal Expos, where he played for one season before being traded to the Texas Rangers in 1992. He played for the Rangers for two seasons before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 1994. Bell played for the Brewers for two seasons before being traded back to the Rangers in 1996.
Bell's best season came in 1996 when he had a career-high 3.23 ERA and 10 saves for the Rangers. He played for the Rangers until 1998 before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds. Bell played for the Reds for one season before being released in 1999.
After being released by the Reds, Bell signed with the Yokohama BayStars of the Japanese Central League. He played for the BayStars for two seasons before returning to the United States to play for the independent Atlantic League in 2001. Bell retired from professional baseball after the 2001 season.
Throughout his career, Bell was known for his fastball and slider. He was also known for his durability, as he appeared in over 60 games in four different seasons. Bell finished his career with a 4.92 ERA and 23 saves.
After retiring from baseball, Bell worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.
In conclusion, Jerry Bell was a relief pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was known for his fastball and slider and was a durable pitcher who appeared in over 60 games in four different seasons. Bell retired from professional baseball after the 2001 season and went on to work as a pitching coach and scout.
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