Dante Powell

Born: 8/25/1973 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-04-15 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: LeJon Dante Powell

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Biography

Dante Powell, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1997 to 2001. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 70 games, accumulating a total of 20 hits, which included 2 home runs and 5 RBIs. Powell demonstrated a solid batting average of 0.27, highlighting his ability to make contact at the plate during his time in Major League Baseball. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic playing style that characterized many athletes of his era. Powell's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, following the late 1990s' integration of advanced training techniques and increased emphasis on player performance. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during his tenure were notable for their consistency and resilience. After concluding his career on October 7, 2001, Powell left a legacy as a player who embraced the challenges of the game, embodying the spirit of determination that continues to inspire future generations of baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 74 19 20 4 0 2 5 3 9 17 0.270 0.349 0.405 0.755 0.0

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.762 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
1997 SFG NL 27 39 8 12 1 0 1 3 1 4 11 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1998 SFG NL 8 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1999 AZ NL 22 25 4 4 3 0 0 1 2 2 6 0.160 — — — — 0.0
2001 SFG NL 13 6 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 NLDS1 SFN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 54 12 49 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 SFN OF 22 6 26 0 0 0
1998 SFN OF 8 0 2 0 0 0
1999 ARI OF 15 5 13 0 1 0
2001 SFN OF 9 1 8 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5
Center Field 37
Right Field 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 ARI NL $200,000
1997 SFN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $350,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1992, 1993, 1994