For much of the season, Pittsburgh Pirate fans were calling for first baseman Josh Bell to be promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis. While John Jaso was performing well for most of the season, fans continued to call for Bell. And it was for good reason.
At Triple-A this season Josh Bell was crushing the baseball. Bell had a 11.8 percent walk rate, .378 wOBA, 143 wRC+, .157 ISO, and 41 extra base hits. Without a doubt, Bell was, offensively, ready for the Major Leagues.
Through his first 23 Major League plate appearances Bell has picked up right where he left off at Triple-A.