Josh Bell

Joshua Evan Bell is an American professional baseball first baseman. He is also known by his nickname ‘JB’. He plays for the Miami Marlins in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected in the MLB draft in 2010 in the first round by the Atlanta Braves and he was the 61st overall pick and was chosen in the 2nd round.

Bell was born on August 14, 1992, in Irving, Texas, U.S. He stands at 1.93 meters and weighs around 113 kg. He attended Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas . He attended the University of Texas at Austin and played for the Texas Longhorns baseball team. Josh was selected in the 2011 MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Josh started his Minor Leagues career in 2011 and was part of the Leagues till the 2016 season. He had played for teams like Bradenton Marauders, Altoona Curve, and Indianapolis Indians. In Minor Leagues his stats in the last seasons were amazing. His batting average was .324, his on-base percentage was .407. Bell debuted his Major Leagues career in 2016 and has been making waves since. He has much acclaim to his name. He was an All-Star in 2019 and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2022.

Josh Bell Personal Information

Josh Bell’s Early Life

Josh Bell was born on August 14, 1992, in Irving, Texas, U.S. He grew up in Texas as well. His parents are Mytrie and Earnest Bell. The first baseman attended the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas in Dallas, Texas. His stats during high school were incredible as well. His batting average was .548, his RBI was 54 and his SLG was 1.054. Bell’s total home run was 13 and his total runs were 54. Because of his splendid performance, he even earned the Rise Texas Player of the Year award by the Gatorade/ESPN.

Bell had planned to go to college and he even decided on the college he would attend and had managed to get a scholarship as well. The college he attended was the University of Texas in Austin. He would have played in the Big 12 Conference for the Texas Longhorns baseball team. At the time, he was the nation’s top outfielder prospect available in the 2011 MLB draft. He was selected in the 2011 MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was chosen in the 3rd round and was the 61st overall selection.

Josh Bell’s Personal Life

Josh Bell has revealed that in his life there are two loves that he cherishes. Baseball and books. He is even part of a book club. Bell is also a very giving person who tries to make the world a better place. He is currently involved with four charities. The charities are Center For Loving Kindness, Pirates Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI), The Players Alliance, and AHN Cancer Institute. Center for Loving Kindness is a charity that focuses on bettering neighborhoods and follows the motto that we have to redefine Neighbor from a Geographic Term to a Moral Concept. Pirates Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a program that tries to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball among underserved youth. The Players Alliance is a foundation that helps diversify baseball. AHN Cancer Institute is an institute that provides breakthrough treatments at world-class oncology institutes.

Josh Bell’s Family Background

Josh Bell's parents are Earnest Bell and Myrtle Bell. Josh is extremely close to his father, Earnest. His father has been a big part of the reason his passion for baseball has grown so much. In his childhood, Earnest would play baseball with Josh, and if he was able to hit at least six home runs. Then, Earnest would reward him by taking him out to eat. Josh has given his father the credit for why he became the successful player he is today. It was because of the time he spent in their backyard with his father that he cherishes the most and that has honed his skills. His father was also the reason he became a switch hitter as his father made him switch hands while batting since he was five years old. Earnest also spared no expense for Josh’s training; he bought him a Wiffle ball pitching machine when he was only thirteen years old to practice his batting. Josh even insisted that his father was never demanding or harsh towards him. He was encouraged and passionate about his son’s playing.

Josh Bell’s Wife

Josh Bell is married to Arlia Bell (nee Duarte). The couple got married in July 2021. Arlia was born in Poland and seems to be incredibly smart. She was a valedictorian in high school. She got a degree in Communication from the Ohio State University. She also has a degree in law from Duquesne University. Arlia Bell also has an Instagram handle. The handle is @arlia_duarte. However, Arlia keeps her account private.

Josh Bell’s Kids

Josh Bell and Arlia Duarte have a daughter together. They named their child, Noa Marie. She was born on 18 December 2021. She is almost two years old. There’s not much else information available about Noa Marie.

Josh Bell’s Social Media

Josh Bell has active social media accounts on Instagram, and Twitter. He has 72.7K followers and is following 874 accounts on Instagram. Josh usually posts baseball-related stuff on his Instagram account.

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Josh Bell Net Worth

Josh Bell's net worth as of 2023 is estimated at $20 million. This current net worth could be attributed to his massive contract with the Cleveland Guardians that he made in 2023. His average salary is an outstanding $16.5 million. Not only this but Bell is also endorsing two brands in total. This also contributes to his net worth.

Josh Bell Brand Ambassador

Josh Bell is currently endorsing two brands. These brands are Marucci and Wilson. Marucci is a sports equipment company. The company is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Wilson is a sports equipment company that mostly sells gear and apparel. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Josh Bell Investments

There’s not enough information available about Josh Bell's investments.

Josh Bell Career Stats

Josh Bell's stats are listed below. In the 2023 season, Josh's Batting average was .247 and his total home runs were 22 and his hits were 135. His total AB was 547 and his Runs were 52.

Josh Bell Achievements

Josh Bell has quite a few achievements to his name. They have been listed below to give a glimpse of how good a player he is:

Josh Bell’s Contract

Josh Bell’s latest contract was made in 2020 with the Cleveland Guardians. It was worth $33 million and has a duration of two years. His average salary is approximately $16.5 million.

The first baseman’s first contract was with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011. It was worth $5 million for one year. He continued to sign contracts with the Pirates till the 2020 season. In 2016, he signed a one-year contract worth $507,500. He signed a $549,00 contract in 2017. He signed another one-year contract in 2018 worth $572,500. Josh made a contract in 2019 worth $587,000 for one year. In 2020, the deal he signed was worth $4.8 million. In 2021, his deal was for $6.35 million for one year with the Washington Nationals. He continued to make contracts with the Washington Nationals till 2022. For the season 2022, he signed a contract for approximately $6.48 million for one year. He signed another contract in the same year. This one was an arbitration contract worth $10 million with the Washington Nationals. This led to his most recent contract.

Josh Bell’s Diet

There’s not much information available about Josh Bell’s diet.

Josh Bell’s House

Josh Bell hails from Irving, Texas, U.S. There’s not much information available about Josh Bell’s House.

Josh Bell’s Cars

There’s not enough information available about Josh Bell's cars.