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Billy Hamilton League
8-19-2079
A.J. Bell Relief Pitcher
Retired (1997, Age 39)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.04 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 210-123 Status Deceased (2024) Option Years 0  
SV 260 Age at Death 66 Date of Birth 07-13-1958
K 2200 Drafted Round 1, Pick 1
(1977)
Majors Svc Time 19 years
(26 games)
IP 3041.1
WHIP 1.31
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L Endurance   Ldrship B+
Power vs. R Power vs. L Velocity B+   Mentor Val A+
Speed B- Bunt C+ Control
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D+ WS Rings 4
1B --- LF --- Arm B- WS Appearances 9
2B --- CF ---   Health D+ LCS Appearances 14
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 12
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1984NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1985NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1986NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1987NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1988NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1989NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1990NLCy Young Award; All Star Reserve (SP)
1992NLCy Young Award; All Star Starter (SP)
1993NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1994NLFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1995NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1996NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1997-11-01A.J. Bell has retired from the New York Opossum Nation
1996-11-01A.J. Bell now holds the league record for career pitching appearances.
1995-05-03A.J. Bell of the New York Opossum Nation is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
1993-08-24A.J. Bell of the New York Opossum Nation is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
1992-05-12A.J. Bell of the New York Opossum Nation has thrown a no-hitter against the Brooklyn Giants.
1988-07-16A.J. Bell of the New York Opossum Nation is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1985-09-11A.J. Bell of the New York Opossum Nation is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1983-06-02A.J. Bell of the New York Opossum Nation is injured and is expected to be out 35 days.
1980-06-12A.J. Bell of the New York Opossum Nation is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
1978-08-26The New York Opossum Nation have promoted A.J. Bell to the major league team. The New York Opossum Nation have sent Adam Radebaugh to the minors.
1978-07-22The New York Opossum Nation have promoted Gabe Chevez to the major league team. The New York Opossum Nation have sent A.J. Bell to the minors.
1978-07-13The New York Opossum Nation have promoted A.J. Bell to the major league team. The New York Opossum Nation have designated John Nevel for assignment.