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Heath Bell | 21 | P
San Diego Padres
ERA W-L Saves K
2.71 6-4 42 79
Height: 6-3 Born: 9/29/1977
Weight: 240 Birthplace: Oceanside, CA
Throws: R Debut: 8/24/2004
Bats: R College: Rancho Santiago (CA)

Latest News
Aug. 18 9:57 AM PT10:57 AM MT11:57 AM CT12:57 PM ET5:57 PM GMT1:57 AM 北京时间-Bell earned his second win in five appearances by pitching a scoreless ninth inning in the Padres' 4-1 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
Analysis: Bell (5-2, 2.27) was coming off his first loss and first blown save since May 30 as he allowed three runs in Sunday's defeat in St. Louis. The right-hander had six wins in each of the last two seasons but is in his first year as San Diego's closer.
Aug. 17 10:50 AM PT11:50 AM MT12:50 PM CT1:50 PM ET6:50 PM GMT2:50 AM 北京时间-Bell blew only his second save in 31 chances and first since May 30 against the Rockies, retiring only one batter in a 7-5 loss to St. Louis on Sunday.
Analysis: The ninth inning was a disaster for Bell, who gave up three hits, including Colby Rasmus' walk-off home run. He could face the Cardinals again next weekend, with a four-game series on tap in San Diego. Bell will be happy to return home, however, as he is 16 for 16 in save opportunities at Petco Park.
Jul. 29 1:18 PM PT2:18 PM MT3:18 PM CT4:18 PM ET9:18 PM GMT5:18 AM 北京时间-Bell got his first save in 10 days on Tuesday in a 3-2 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Bell was surprised it has been so long for him between save chances. "Wow! It's been that long," Bell said. "It's definitely nice. We haven't won that many games."
Jul. 14 8:59 PM PT9:59 PM MT10:59 PM CT11:59 PM ET4:59 AM GMT12:59 AM 北京时间-Bell was on the hook for the NL's latest All-Star game loss, this one coming 4-3 in St. Louis on Tuesday night, after allowing a run and two hits in the eighth inning.
Analysis: Bell has been lights-out for the Padres in replacing the legendary Trevor Hoffman, posting a 1.69 ERA and converting 23 of 24 save opportunities. Unfortunately for Bell, San Diego's snakebitten first half seemed to follow him to St. Louis.
Jun. 29 2:29 PM PT3:29 PM MT4:29 PM CT5:29 PM ET10:29 PM GMT6:29 AM 北京时间-Bell worked the ninth for his National League-best 21st save in San Diego's 2-0 win over Texas on Sunday night.
Analysis: Bell matched Brian Fuentes of the Los Angeles Angels for the major league lead.
Jun. 11 11:13 AM PT12:13 PM MT1:13 PM CT2:13 PM ET7:13 PM GMT3:13 AM 北京时间-Bell got three outs for his major league-leading 18th save in 19 chances Wednesday in a 3-1 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: It's simple - Bell has been the best closer in baseball this year. He has limited opponents to a .183 batting average and has not issued a walk in 10 innings on the road.
May 21 10:35 AM PT11:35 AM MT12:35 PM CT1:35 PM ET6:35 PM GMT2:35 AM 北京时间-Bell worked a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 2-1 win over the Giants on Tuesday. he has yet to allow a run in 17 innings this season.
Analysis: Bell has also only walked five this season. He may currently be the best closer in baseball and is making Padres fans forget the name of the guy who used to close games in San Diego in previous seasons.
May 8 1:15 PM PT2:15 PM MT3:15 PM CT4:15 PM ET9:15 PM GMT5:15 AM 北京时间-Bell had his 11th consecutive scoreless appearance in Thursday's 4-3 win in 10 innings over visiting Arizona.
Analysis: In 11 2-3 innings this season, the right-hander has allowed five hits and two walks while striking out 14. Bell has struggled against the Padres' next opponent, Houston, with an 0-3 record and 8.18 ERA in 10 career relief appearances.
May 6 10:08 AM PT11:08 AM MT12:08 PM CT1:08 PM ET6:08 PM GMT2:08 AM 北京时间-Bell pitched two innings in relief Tuesday night against visiting Colorado and earned his first victory of the season in a 2-1 win in 10 innings.
Analysis: Heading into Wednesday night's home game against Arizona, Bell's eight saves tied him for the league lead with the Los Angeles Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton and Texas' Frank Francisco. Only Bell and Francisco have converted eight straight save opportunities.
Feb. 15 5:13 PM PT6:13 PM MT7:13 PM CT8:13 PM ET1:13 AM GMT9:13 AM 北京时间-Bell, who has been given the first crack at taking over the closing role vacated by Trevor Hoffman, reported to camp at a svelte 245 pounds after spending last season around 270.
Analysis: The opportunity to take over for baseball's all-time saves leader was more than enough motivation for Bell. But Bell, who was 6-6 with a 3.58 ERA in 74 games last season, received an extra boost when he began playing video games with his children this offseason. He credits his Nintendo Wii Fit game for helping him lose 25 pounds.
Regular Season Pitching Statistics
Year Team W L Sv-Op G GS CG IP H R ER HR BB IBB K ERA SSX
2004 NYM 0 2 0 - 1 17 0 0 24.1 22 9 9 5 6 0 27 3.33 $28.33
2005 NYM 1 3 0 - 0 42 0 0 46.2 56 30 29 3 13 3 43 5.59 $31.17
2006 NYM 0 0 0 - 0 22 0 0 37.0 51 25 21 6 11 2 35 5.11 $20.00
2007 SD 6 4 2 - 6 81 0 0 93.2 60 21 21 3 30 1 102 2.02 $165.67
2008 SD 6 6 0 - 7 74 0 0 78.0 66 31 31 5 28 4 71 3.58 $101.00
2009 SD 6 4 42 - 48 68 0 0 69.2 54 21 21 3 24 1 79 2.71 $244.67
Career 19 19 44 - 62 304 0 0 349.1 309 137 132 25 112 11 357 3.40  
Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2004 NYM 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
2005 NYM 42 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000
2006 NYM 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000
2009 SD 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - -
Career 304 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 .000 .000


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