Tag: Cleveland Indians
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2000 Upper Deck
“Belle has enjoyed quite a fine career, mashing his way to eight straight 30-homer seasons and 381 longballs in all. He has maintained a batting average near .300, quite a distinction for a hitter with his awesome power stroke.”
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1992 Upper Deck Ted Williams’ Best Hitters of the Future
“Big, strong, aggressive and will get better. Hitting is the ability to adjust to change, and this is one of Belle’s strong points. Prefers fastballs but hits all pitches with success. Has a good idea of the strike zone.” — Ted Williams
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“I’m happy I’m his teammate.”
Cal Ripken, Jr. | Sports Illustrated | March 8, 1999 I really don’t get involved in perceptions. We’re all different, and that’s what makes it interesting. Being judged on the things beyond what you do as a baseball player-sometimes I don’t think that’s necessarily right. Maybe you don’t have the full story. When I come…
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Moneybust: How Relying on Moneyball Would’ve Missed the Greats
Moneyball made baseball smarter—but it would’ve missed legends like Belle, Bo, and Maddux. Here’s why the model fails to spot greatness.
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The Arm That Didn’t Count: Rewriting Albert Belle’s Defensive Legacy
Albert Belle’s defense is often criticized, but the numbers—and his arm—tell a different story. Explore how outfield assists reveal the overlooked value of a feared defender.
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Albert Belle | 1992 Upper Deck MVP Holograms #8 | PSA 9 (Pop 3, 2 Higher)
Albert Belle’s 1992 Upper Deck MVP Hologram #8 in PSA 9—only 3 in existence, with just 2 graded higher. A rare, electric tribute to Belle’s elite company with Ruth, DiMaggio, and Williams.
Albert Belle: The Original 50/50 Man 