Alonzo Powell

Born: 12/12/1964 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-06 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alonzo Sidney Powell

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Biography

Alonzo Powell, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1991. Known primarily as a position player, Powell played a total of 71 games over the course of his career. His offensive contributions included 32 hits, 3 home runs, and 16 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .211. Despite not being recognized for his speed on the bases, as reflected by his total of 0 stolen bases, Powell carved out a role in the league during an era characterized by a shift toward more powerful and athletic players. Powell's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the late 1980s and early 1990s began to see the emergence of powerful hitters and a focus on home runs. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Powell's journey through professional baseball reflected the challenges faced by many players vying for a permanent spot in an increasingly competitive environment. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, served as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
71	152	19	32	9	1	3	16	0	16	41	0.211	0.287	0.342	0.629	-166.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1987	WSN	NL	14	41	3	8	3	0	0	4	0	5	17	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	SEA	AL	57	111	16	24	6	1	3	12	0	11	24	0.216	.255 (-15%)	.323 (-11%)	.384 (-4%)	.708 (-7%)	-166.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	2	18	2	0	4
OF	51	33	61	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	MON	OF	11	9	13	0	0	0
1991	SEA	1B	7	2	18	2	0	4
1991	SEA	OF	40	24	48	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	7
Left Field	34
Center Field	6
Right Field	15
Designated Hitter	7

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1992	SEA	AL	$125,000
1990	MIN	AL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$225,000