July 26, 200322 yr Rob Bell: Pitching & Defense The Rangers never saw Bell's heralded 12-to-6 curveball for more than a few pitches at a time. The inconsistency of the curve essentially reduced him to a fastball-only pitcher, as his changeup did not have enough separation from the fastball to be effective. Without a good curveball and changeup, Bell struggled against lefties. He also built up high pitch counts early in games, forcing the bullpen into play. Teams ran against Bell because of a high leg kick, but he didn't make an error in 23 chances nothing for porzio.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.