Heath Bell is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently a pitcher for the San Diego Padres.
Early Life
Heath Justin Bell was born in Oceanside, California, on September 29, 1977. He attended Tustin High School. He continued his education at Rancho Santiago Community College. In 1998, Bell signed as an amateur free agent with the New York Mets.Baseball-Reference.com: Heath Bell
Pro Career
On August 24, 2004, Bell made his MLB debut with the New York Mets. In 2007, he was traded to the San Diego Padres with Royce Ring, for Jon Adkins and Ben Johnson. In his first season with the Padres, Bell appeared in 81 games and recorded a 2.02 earned run average with six wins and 4 losses.MLB.com: Heath Bell
Heath Bell Timeline
- September 29, 1977: Born
- 1998: Signed by New York Mets
- 2004: Debuted with New York Mets
- 2007: Traded to San Diego Padres
Heath Bell Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the San Diego Padres
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 226
- Rookie Year: 2004