Boog Powell, baseball player, 2017-2018

Boog Powell

Born: 1/14/1993 in Irvine, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-04-29 | Final Game: 2018-04-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Herschel Mack Powell

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Biography

Boog Powell was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2017 to 2018. Born in 1993, Powell played primarily as a position player and made notable contributions during his brief time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 59 games, he accumulated 37 hits, including 3 home runs and 12 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .262. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and contact hitting, as well as a notable presence on the field. Despite the brevity of his career, Powell's journey through the league reflected the competitive nature of modern baseball, where emerging talents often vie for limited opportunities. He demonstrated a level of versatility and skill that hinted at potential, particularly in his ability to drive in runs and contribute offensively. As a player who existed in the context of a rapidly evolving game, Powell's time in the majors underscored both the challenges and rewards faced by young athletes attempting to establish themselves in professional baseball. After his last appearance on April 6, 2018, Powell retired from the sport, leaving behind a legacy of determination and promise.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 141 27 37 6 1 3 12 1 16 36 0.262 0.333 0.383 0.716 233.3

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.739 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
2017 SEA AL 23 36 6 7 0 0 0 2 0 6 9 0.194 — — — — 0.0
2017 OAK AL 29 81 18 26 5 0 3 10 0 9 21 0.321 .254 (+26%) .324 (+17%) .425 (+16%) .750 (+17%) 0.0
2018 OAK AL 7 24 3 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 43 32 92 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 SEA OF 8 4 14 0 0 0
2017 OAK OF 28 22 62 2 1 0
2018 OAK OF 7 6 16 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 35
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 9