Born: (1951-08-27) August 27, 1951 (age 72) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 1972, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
June 17, 1989, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Batting average
.279
Hits
2,514
Home runs
201
Runs batted in
1,106
Managerial record
519–724
Winning %
.418
Teams
As player
Cleveland Indians (1972–1978)
Texas Rangers (1979–1985)
Cincinnati Reds (1985–1988)
Houston Astros (1988)
Texas Rangers (1989)
As manager
Detroit Tigers (1996–1998)
Colorado Rockies (2000–2002)
Kansas City Royals (2005–2007)
As coach
Cleveland Indians (1994–1995, 2003–2005)
Career highlights and awards
5× All-Star (1973, 1980–1982, 1984)
6× Gold Glove Award (1979–1984)
Silver Slugger Award (1984)
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame
David Gus "Buddy" Bell (born August 27, 1951) is an American former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) currently serving as vice president and senior advisor to the general manager for the Cincinnati Reds.
After an 18-year career with four teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers, and the Cincinnati Reds, he managed the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals for three seasons each and served as Vice President/Assistant General Manager for the Chicago White Sox. He was a five-time MLB All-Star and won six consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove Awards from 1979–1984.
He is the son of outfielder Gus Bell and the father of former third basemen Mike and David Bell, making them one of five families to have three generations play in the Major Leagues. When David was named Reds manager in October 2018, he and Bell became the fourth father-son pair to serve as major league managers, joining George and Dick Sisler, Bob and Joel Skinner, and Bob and Aaron Boone.[1]
^"Former Mariner David Bell hired as manager of Reds". The Seattle Times. The Associated Press. 21 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
David Gus "Buddy" Bell (born August 27, 1951) is an American former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) currently serving as vice...
metaphorical bell jar in which she has felt trapped and stifled. While there, she becomes reacquainted with Joan Gilling, who also used to date Buddy. The novel...
Frank White BuddyBell Rick Burleson Dwight Evans Fred Lynn Sixto Lezcano Jim Sundberg Jim Palmer† N/A 1980 Cecil Cooper Frank White BuddyBell Alan Trammell†...
In 2015, BuddyBell sold the family brands, Lip Smacker and Bonne Bell to Markwins International. "Encyclopedia of Cleveland History:BONNE BELL, INC". Ech...
careers. Gus Bell wore uniform #25 during his nine years with the Cincinnati Reds (known as the "Redlegs" from 1953 to 1958). BuddyBell wore 25 in tribute...
replaced by interim manager Bob Schaefer until the Indians' bench coach BuddyBell was chosen as the next manager. Looking for a quick turnaround, general...
Cardinals, and the Cincinnati Reds. Six-time winners at third base are BuddyBell, Eric Chavez, and Robin Ventura. Adrián Beltré, Ken Boyer, Doug Rader...
percentage of a manager with at least one season with the Royals was BuddyBell, the manager from 2005 through the 2007 season with a percentage of .399...
Nolan Arenado: 10 (active) Scott Rolen: 8 Eric Chavez: 6 Robin Ventura: 6 BuddyBell: 6 Ken Boyer: 5 Doug Rader: 5 Ron Santo: 5 Gary Gaetti: 4 Adrián Beltré:...
produced Major League Baseball players Barry Larkin, Ken Griffey Jr., and BuddyBell, and Brent Suter. The Crusaders won Division I state baseball championships...
(1989–91) Alfonso Soriano [2] (2004–05) Marcus Semien (2023) Third baseman BuddyBell (1984) Adrian Beltre [2] (2011, 2014) Shortstop Alex Rodriguez [3] (2001–03)...
Lloyd Moseby Lance Parrish Don Baylor N/A 1984 Eddie Murray† Lou Whitaker BuddyBell Cal Ripken Jr.† Jim Rice† Dave Winfield† Tony Armas Lance Parrish Andre...
Jacob Henry "Buddy" Baer (June 11, 1915 – July 18, 1986) was an American boxer and later an actor with parts in seventeen films, as well as roles on multiple...
(1974–1978) Les Moss (1979) Dick Tracewski (1979) Sparky Anderson (1979–1995) BuddyBell (1996–1998) Larry Parrish (1998–1999) Phil Garner (2000–2002) Luis Pujols...
Papa Bell* 1,166 216 Jack Glasscock 1,163 Billy Herman* 1,163 218 Paul Konerko 1,162 219 Matt Holliday 1,157 220 Alfonso Soriano 1,152 221 BuddyBell 1,151...
Caminiti, instead trading for the veteran BuddyBell. Further injuries in late July forced the Astros to shift Bell to first base in late July, and Caminiti...
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inside-the-park home runs. In 1978, Harrah was traded to the Cleveland Indians for BuddyBell, a player thought to be fairly similar in many respects. He was the Indians'...
(1974–1978) Les Moss (1979) Dick Tracewski (1979) Sparky Anderson (1979–1995) BuddyBell (1996–1998) Larry Parrish (1998–1999) Phil Garner (2000–2002) Luis Pujols...
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