established, 1999
General Managing Partner: Bobby Brett
Partners: Andy Billig, George Brett, Tom Gittel, Otto Klein, and Brent Miles
General Manager: Justin Stottlemyre
Head Coach: Kevin Matthews
Ballpark: Joe Martin Field
Address: 1220 Orleans Street
Capacity: 2,100
Dimensions: LF- 325' CF- 385' RF- 310'
Signature: Ken Griffey Jr. played his first professional game at Joe Martin
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2009 WCL Record: 22-26
Pro to Watch: Anthony Claggett (UC Riverside), Pitcher, Pittsburgh Pirates.
Anthony Claggett debuted in the big leagues in 2009 with the New York Yankees. He was later traded to the Pittsburg Pirates. He made two appearances with the Yanks and one appearance for Pittsburgh. Claggett pitched for the 2003 Bells.
Big Man on Campus: Seth Harvey, Pitcher, Washington State
Senior Seth Harvey of WSU was selected in the 43rd round of the 2009 MLB draft by the Anaheim Angels. As a junior, Harvey made 22 relief appearances for the Cougars striking out 28 over 24 innings pitched while collecting two saves and posting a 2.25 ERA. Last summer for the Bells, the right-hander from Olympia, Washington led the West Coast League in saves with 11 and was named second-team All-WCL.
Keep an eye on:
Beau Brett, First Baseman, USC, So.
Patrick Clausen, Outfielder, Washington State, So.
Zach Fowler, Pitcher, Texas Tech, Jr.
Ray Hanson, Pitcher, Cypress College, So.
Craig Hertler, Infielder, San Jose State, Jr.
Jake Locker, University of Washington (football)
Sean Meehan, Outfielder, University of Washington, Jr.
Tyrell Poggemeyer, Pitcher, Lewis-Clark College, Jr.
Sam Richter, Infielder, Skagit Valley College, So.
Jordan Stern, Pitcher, Texas Tech, Sr.
Kevin Whitehead, Catcher, Texas Tech, Jr.
2009 Roster (Printable Version)
2009 Stats
For more information on the Bells visit www.bellinghambells.com
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Bellingham Bells
P.O. Box 28935 Bellingham, Washington 98228
(360) 527-1035
Community: Bellingham, Washington
Population: 67,171
Must Eat:
Bellingham Bells Hempler Polish Dog
Watering Hole: Quarterback Pub
Must See: San Juan Islands
Best Golf: Loomis Trail
Paper: Bellingham Herald
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Bellingham is located on Bellingham Bay with Mt. Baker as its backdrop and it is the last major city before the Washington coastline meets the Canadian border. Bellingham has an active water front port that supports fishing, boat building, shipping and marina operations. From Bellingham's ports passenger ferries leave for whale watch cruises, tours to Victoria on Vancouver Island and cruises to the San Juan Islands. Bellingham's renowned historic district features Victorian-era buildings and shops offering handcrafted products, local restaurants that serve fresh seafood plus art galleries featuring Northwest artisans. The cultural district includes the respected Whatcom Museum of History and Art. Originally built in 1892 as City Hall, the museum's imposing brick building is the centerpiece of a four-building campus including a children's museum.
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