2025 Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
For a second straight season, an underperforming Bell was traded to a playoff contender, and the first baseman used a fortunate BABIP to hit well for the new team. In 2024, that team was the Diamondbacks, who needed a first baseman when Christian Walker was sidelined by an oblique injury. Bell had a 121 OPS+ for Arizona before becoming a free agent during the offseason, and he ultimate signed with Washington, where he played in 2021 and 2022. There is still some value to Bell, who has averaged 21 home runs over the last four years and could be a run-producing bat in the middle of any order. Read Past Outlooks

Not starting Saturday
Bell isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bell's early-season struggles continued with an 0-for-3 performance in Friday's series opener, and he'll now take a seat to begin Saturday's game. James Wood will serve as the Nationals' DH with Alex Call filling the void in left field.
Bell's early-season struggles continued with an 0-for-3 performance in Friday's series opener, and he'll now take a seat to begin Saturday's game. James Wood will serve as the Nationals' DH with Alex Call filling the void in left field.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+7%
OPS vs LHP
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OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .744 | 416 | 14 | 52 | .240 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .698 | 938 | 32 | 107 | .236 | ||||
2025vs Left | .355 | 33 | 0 | 1 | .071 | ||||
2025vs Right | .567 | 108 | 5 | 13 | .163 | ||||
2024vs Left | .705 | 197 | 6 | 24 | .243 | ||||
2024vs Right | .734 | 401 | 13 | 47 | .252 | ||||
2023vs Left | .854 | 186 | 8 | 27 | .265 | ||||
2023vs Right | .697 | 429 | 14 | 47 | .239 | ||||
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Since 2023Home | .748 | 673 | 22 | 82 | .256 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .676 | 681 | 24 | 77 | .218 | ||||
2025Home | .548 | 66 | 2 | 8 | .153 | ||||
2025Away | .495 | 75 | 3 | 6 | .134 | ||||
2024Home | .782 | 310 | 9 | 40 | .278 | ||||
2024Away | .663 | 288 | 10 | 31 | .218 | ||||
2023Home | .758 | 297 | 11 | 34 | .257 | ||||
2023Away | .730 | 318 | 11 | 40 | .237 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Josh Bell compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.42BB Rate
9.9%K Rate
23.4%BABIP
.148ISO
.143AVG
.143OBP
.234SLG
.286OPS
.520wOBA
.238Exit Velocity
87.9 mphHard Hit Rate
25.8%Barrels/PA
5.0%Expected BA
.203Expected SLG
.348Sprint Speed
21.5 ft/secGround Ball %
48.4%Line Drive %
15.1%Fly Ball %
36.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Bell signed with the Guardians, ostensibly to add pop to a productive, but power-deficient lineup. With Cleveland's offense struggling all season, they shopped Bell and his .233/.318/.383 line to the Marlins, to hopefully add pop to another lineup lacking punch. This time, the plan rang true, and Bell chimed in with a .276/.344/.490 line the rest of the way. Bell's average exit velocity and hard-hit rate were the same with the Guardians and Marlins, but his BABIP was 42 points higher with Miami, driving his improved production. Bell must have enjoyed his time in South Beach since he exercised his player option to stay. The switch-hitter should play nearly every day, spending time at first base and designated hitter. He should bat in a run-producing spot and be a sneaky asset in mixed leagues since LoanDepot Park is a neutral venue for runs and power. Bell's career 11.7 percent walk rate is a boon for OBP and points leagues.
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Exiting starting nine
Bell is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Guardians.
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Starting in Game 2
Bell (groin) will serve as Washington's designated hitter and bat fourth in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
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On bench for matinee
Bell (groin) is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Remains out Monday
Bell (groin) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Guardians.
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Out of lineup again Sunday
Bell (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors

Fit in Minnesota?
Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic labeled Bell as a potential target for the Twins in free agency.
ANALYSIS
Carlos Santana is a free agent after serving as Minnesota's primary first baseman in 2024, so the organization has a lot of plate appearances to replace. Bell clubbed 19 homers with a .725 OPS between Miami and Arizona last season.
Carlos Santana is a free agent after serving as Minnesota's primary first baseman in 2024, so the organization has a lot of plate appearances to replace. Bell clubbed 19 homers with a .725 OPS between Miami and Arizona last season.