The Book on Josh Bell
Prospect Info
Josh Bell
Born 1/8/1985
3B, BAL
A high-school shortstop who impressed Dodgers by flying from Florida and talking his way into a pre-draft workout in 2005, Bell was picked up in the 6th round of the draft and converted to third base immediately. His developing power and sweet both-ways swing have scouts talking about Chipper Jones. As a very young player, he was moved slowly up the system, but he's shown power and patience at each stop. He was slugging .497 at AA Chattanooga when he was traded to the Dodgers as part of a two-player deal for closer George Sherrill.
He should move quickly and fit in well in the Orioles organization. Look for him in late 2010, with a shot at taking over an everyday job in 2011.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/13/2010): #46 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: #37
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #61
Player Updates and Notes
Josh Bell and pitcher Steve Johnson have been traded to the Orioles for closer George Sherrill, according to SI.com.
7/30/2009 by DataBoy
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