Heath Bell
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Heath Justin Bell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 244 lb.
- Born September 29, 1977 in Oceanside, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
From May 29, 2010 to May 3, 2011, Heath Bell successfully converted 41 consecutive save opportunities, tying a San Diego Padres franchise record held by Trevor Hoffman. In his next opportunity, against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 6, he was victimized by a throwing error by 3B Chase Headley with two outs in the 9th, leading to two unearned runs and a blown save. Hoffman had set his record over the 1997 and 1998 seasons.
In the middle of his third season as the Padres' closer, he was claimed on waivers by the San Francisco Giants on August 24, 2011, with Giants closer Brian Wilson on the disabled list, but the two teams were not able to work out trade terms for the All-Star reliever and he finished the year in San Diego, picking up 43 saves. After the season, he became a free agent and signed a three-year with the Miami Marlins starting in 2012.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 3-time NL All-Star (2009-2011)
- 2-time NL Rolaids Relief Award Winner (2009 & 2010)
- NL Saves Leader (2009)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 3 (2009-2011)
- 40 Saves Seasons: 3 (2009-2011)
