Bell was originally signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1984 at the age of 16. After spending four seasons in the Dodgers minor league system, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles along with relief pitchers Brian Holton and Ken Howell in exchange for Eddie Murray.\n', '

Bell saw his first major league action the following season, getting called up from the minor leagues in September, 1989. Between that season and 1990, Bell played in 13 games, mostly as a pinch runner. In 1991, Bell got his chance at regular playing time, splitting time at second base with Billy Ripken alongside Billy\'s brother, Cal Ripken, Jr., the Orioles\' regular shortstop. However, Bell hit just .172, and the next spring he lost his roster spot to Mark McLemore and was sent back to the minors.\n', '

In August 1992, Bell was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for infielder Steve Scarsone and was back in the majors. In 46 games as the Phils\' regular shortstop over the remainder of the season. Bell hit .204, but it was enough to allow him to stick with the big club in spring training. Once again, however, Bell\'s bat was not up to the task, as he hit just .200 in 65 at bats before being placed on waivers.\n', '

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