Josh Bell (first baseman)

For the third baseman, see Josh Bell (third baseman).

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Josh Bell
Bell with the San Diego Padres in 2022
Miami Marlins – No. 9
First baseman
Born: (1992-08-14) August 14, 1992 (age 31) Irving, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 8, 2016, for the Pittsburgh Pirates

v t e National League Designated Hitter Silver Slugger Award
2020: Ozuna 2022: Bell 2023: Harper