The Book on Josh Bell
Prospect Info and Scouting Report
Josh Bell / OF, PIT
Born 8/14/1992
Irving,
TX,
USA
School: Jesuit Prep (PA)
Height 6-4
Weight 195
Bats/Throws S/R
ScoutingBook Combine Ranking (2/22/2012): #95
MLB.com/MiLB.com Season Preview: #69
Scout.com/FOX Sports: #97
ESPN: #67
The Sporting News: Unranked or n/a
Baseball America 2012: #60
Baseball Prospectus: #43
Nobody expected young Josh Bell to sign in 2011, which is probably why he fell to the Pirates in round two of the draft. But one should never underestimate the allure of five million shiny dollars, and young Bell shocked other managers by inking with the Pirates and passing on the University of Texas. Bell immediately became the biggest bat in a Pirate system that's very lacking in offensive muscle, but his primo status doesn't only come from relative dearth: he's a valid top prospect all on his own merit. The switch-hitter who's carrying so many Pirate hopes will open 2012 at West Virginia.
[ Bio Updated Spring, 2012 ]
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