Lights out

Auburn Doubledays standout closer Bobby Bell gives the credit for his success as a relief pitcher to his experience in the college baseball program at Rice University.

“My experience there is why I am here right now,” Bell said. “I am very excited to have been drafted and to be a part of the Blue Jays organization. I am really happy to have this opportunity.”

At Rice, Bell was a freshman All-American and earned second team all conference his sophomore year. His statistics were impressive with 21 strikeouts, no walks and was tied for the team lead in saves.