Jay Bell

Baseball player and coach, World Series champion

Jay Bell - Baseball player and coach, World Series champion
Born

December 11th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Achieved significant success as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, helping the team win the World Series in 2001. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of young players in various capacities. Notable for versatility as both a shortstop and second baseman throughout a 14-year playing career.

Winning the World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001

Selected as an All-Star in 1993

Amassed over 1,500 career hits

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