PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Bell searching for what makes him tick
Apr 2 2019
For a former top prospect that has reached relative heights early in his career, Josh Bell's (1B, PIT) future role and value are difficult to ascertain. Beginning his career as an outfielder and ultimately shifting to first base based on team need, Bell still struggles with the intricacies of the position and may ultimately find himself as a player better served in the role of a designated hitter, a la José Martínez (1B/OF, STL).
There’s still plenty of questions left for Bell to answer at the plate as well. After ascending through the minor leagues primarily on the merits of his plate approach and ability to spray line drives, Bell displayed a different profile in 2017—his first full season in the major leagues—by...
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