Jay Bell

World Series Champion Shortstop

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In his own words…

On the Field

Jay Bell is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who is currently the manager of the Rocket City Trash Pandas of the Double-A Southern League. He played for the Cleveland Indians (1986–88), Pittsburgh Pirates (1989–96), Kansas City Royals (1997), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–2002) and New York Mets (2003). He was the bench coach for the Cincinnati Reds, and was the bench coach for the New Zealand national baseball team that competed in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Off the Field

When you hear conversations about former Major League infielder Jay Bell, words like “steady,” “consistent” and “solid” are often thrown around. Since retiring in 2003, Bell has spent some time coaching but now works primarily in the non-profit realm for the Baseball Assistance Team while enjoying his family on a full-time basis. He is known as one of his eras most well-respected Christian athletes.