Bill Powell

Born: 5/8/1919 in Comer, GA, USA

Died: 8/21/2004 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Henry Powell

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Biography

Bill Powell, born in 1919, is an active pitcher who has made significant contributions to the game of baseball. With a career record of 10-2, he showcases a strong performance that reflects his skill and determination on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.35 indicates his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams, while his 71 strikeouts demonstrate his effectiveness in overpowering hitters. Despite not recording any saves, Powell's role as a reliable pitcher is highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, marking him as one of the notable players in the current era of baseball. As he continues to play, Powell represents a generation of athletes who have adapted to the rapidly evolving game. His style of pitching, characterized by strategic placement and a deep understanding of hitters' tendencies, keeps him competitive in today's fast-paced environment. Bill Powell's ongoing career not only emphasizes his personal achievements but also contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 2 13 13 9 2 0 94.0 94 35 5 34 71 3.35 0

Career ERA 3.35 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 13.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1946 BBB NAL 2 1 3 3 2 0 0 18.3 23 12 9 9 5.89 3.59 (-64%) 85.8
1947 BBB NAL 3 0 3 3 2 0 0 24.0 26 7 8 22 2.62 3.97 (+34%) 618.6
1948 BBB NAL 5 1 7 7 5 2 0 51.7 45 16 17 40 2.79 4.10 (+32%) 1483.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 36 8 10 1 0 0 5 0 5 0 0.278 0.366 0.306 0.671 0.0

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — near 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
1946 BBB NAL 3 9 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1947 BBB NAL 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1948 BBB NAL 7 19 7 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.368 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 7 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 ALC BBB 2 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.500
1948 NWS BBB 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 3 3 0 15.3 15 10 5 10 5.87

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1948 ALC BBB 0 0 2 2 0 9.7 9 5 3 8 4.66
1948 NWS BBB 0 1 1 1 0 5.7 6 5 2 2 7.94

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 13 13 6 19 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 BBB P 3 3 2 4 0 0
1947 BBB P 3 3 1 4 0 0
1948 BBB P 7 7 3 11 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13