Boog Powell, baseball player, 339 home runs, 1961-1977

Boog Powell

Born: 8/17/1941 in Lakeland, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-26 | Final Game: 1977-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: John Wesley Powell

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Biography

Boog Powell, born in 1941, was a prominent position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1961 until his retirement in 1977. Over the course of his career, Powell played in 2,042 games, achieving 1,776 hits and showcasing his power with 339 home runs. He distinguished himself as a key offensive player, driving in 1,187 runs and maintaining a batting average of .266. Known for his formidable presence at the plate, Powell contributed not only through his hitting but also with his base-running speed, accumulating 20 stolen bases throughout his career. Powell was a four-time All-Star, a testament to his consistent performance and popularity during an era that featured a wealth of baseball talent. His career unfolded during a transformative time in the sport, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and a greater emphasis on power hitting. As a member of the Baltimore Orioles, Powell played a vital role in the team's success in the 1960s and early 1970s, helping them secure a World Series championship in 1966. His legacy remains influential, as he is remembered for his impressive home run totals and his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2042 6681 889 1776 270 11 339 1187 20 1001 1226 0.266 0.361 0.462 0.822 27559.3

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career SLG .462 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +23.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.822 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — +18.9% above 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
1961 BAL AL 4 13 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1962 BAL AL 124 400 44 97 13 2 15 53 1 38 79 0.242 .257 (-6%) .326 (-5%) .393 (+1%) .719 (-2%) -133.3
1963 BAL AL 140 491 67 130 22 2 25 82 1 49 87 0.265 .246 (+8%) .308 (+6%) .371 (+27%) .680 (+17%) 1532.8
1964 BAL AL 134 424 74 123 17 0 39 99 0 76 91 0.290 .250 (+16%) .312 (+28%) .377 (+60%) .690 (+46%) 3880.6
1965 BAL AL 144 472 54 117 20 2 17 72 1 71 93 0.248 .245 (+1%) .310 (+12%) .371 (+9%) .682 (+10%) 1117.1
1966 BAL AL 140 491 78 141 18 0 34 109 0 67 125 0.287 .248 (+16%) .309 (+20%) .376 (+41%) .685 (+32%) 3089.4
1967 BAL AL 125 415 53 97 14 1 13 55 1 55 94 0.234 .242 (-4%) .306 (+6%) .357 (+2%) .663 (+4%) 406.6
1968 BAL AL 154 550 60 137 21 1 22 85 7 73 97 0.249 .236 (+5%) .298 (+13%) .340 (+21%) .638 (+17%) 1874.0
1969 BAL AL 152 533 83 162 25 0 37 121 1 72 76 0.304 .248 (+22%) .320 (+20%) .369 (+51%) .689 (+37%) 3799.9
1970 BAL AL 154 526 82 156 28 0 35 114 1 104 80 0.297 .253 (+17%) .325 (+27%) .385 (+43%) .711 (+35%) 4078.2
1971 BAL AL 128 418 59 107 19 0 22 92 1 82 64 0.256 .249 (+3%) .316 (+20%) .365 (+26%) .682 (+23%) 2074.6
1972 BAL AL 140 465 53 117 20 1 21 81 4 65 92 0.252 .243 (+3%) .310 (+11%) .353 (+23%) .664 (+17%) 1609.4
1973 BAL AL 114 370 52 98 13 1 11 54 0 85 64 0.265 .256 (+3%) .325 (+22%) .378 (+4%) .703 (+13%) 1260.5
1974 BAL AL 110 344 37 91 13 1 12 45 0 52 58 0.265 .256 (+3%) .324 (+11%) .369 (+12%) .693 (+11%) 818.2
1975 CLE AL 134 435 64 129 18 0 27 86 1 59 72 0.297 .257 (+15%) .327 (+15%) .374 (+40%) .701 (+29%) 2422.9
1976 CLE AL 95 293 29 63 9 0 9 33 1 41 43 0.215 .255 (-16%) .320 (-5%) .360 (-6%) .681 (-6%) -279.9
1977 LAD NL 50 41 0 10 0 0 0 5 0 12 9 0.244 — — — — 8.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
33 126 17 33 4 0 6 18 12 17 0.262

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1974 ALCS BAL 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.125
1973 ALCS BAL 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1971 ALCS BAL 3 10 4 3 0 0 2 3 3 3 0.300
1971 WS BAL 7 27 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.111
1970 ALCS BAL 3 14 2 6 2 0 1 6 0 3 0.429
1970 WS BAL 5 17 6 5 1 0 2 5 5 2 0.294
1969 ALCS BAL 3 13 2 5 0 0 1 1 2 0 0.385
1969 WS BAL 5 19 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.263
1966 WS BAL 4 14 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.357

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1479 1386 12130 859 116 1131
OF 431 421 666 21 17 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 BAL OF 3 3 3 0 0 0
1962 BAL 1B 1 1 10 0 0 0
1962 BAL OF 112 112 184 1 6 0
1963 BAL 1B 23 14 135 12 3 10
1963 BAL OF 121 121 181 6 6 1
1964 BAL 1B 5 4 45 6 0 5
1964 BAL OF 124 115 178 13 5 1
1965 BAL 1B 78 58 538 52 5 50
1965 BAL OF 71 70 120 1 0 0
1966 BAL 1B 136 132 1094 68 13 96
1967 BAL 1B 114 109 903 64 14 82
1968 BAL 1B 149 149 1293 79 14 102
1969 BAL 1B 144 141 1192 84 7 105
1970 BAL 1B 145 143 1209 89 10 107
1971 BAL 1B 124 114 1031 67 5 97
1972 BAL 1B 133 128 1116 70 15 111
1973 BAL 1B 111 104 988 77 12 95
1974 BAL 1B 102 94 866 61 4 102
1975 CLE 1B 121 111 997 69 3 92
1976 CLE 1B 89 83 698 61 10 76
1977 LAN 1B 4 1 15 0 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1480
Left Field 430
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 6

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1975 TSN Comeback Player of the Year
1970 Most Valuable Player
1970 TSN All-Star 1B
1969 TSN All-Star 1B
1968 TSN All-Star 1B
1966 TSN All-Star 1B
1966 TSN Comeback Player of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1975 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 6.0 336 0
1970 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 234.0 336 11
1969 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 227.0 336 6
1968 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 4.0 280 0
1966 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 122.0 280 0
1964 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 28.0 280 0