Dennis Powell, baseball player, 1985-1993

Dennis Powell

Born: 8/13/1963 in Moultrie, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-07 | Final Game: 1993-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Dennis Clay Powell

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Biography

Dennis Powell, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1993. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Powell made significant contributions to several Major League Baseball teams during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 11-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95, showcasing his ability to pitch in various situations despite the challenges faced throughout his career. Over the course of his time in the majors, Powell accumulated 199 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves, reflecting his effectiveness as a relief pitcher and spot starter. His playing years coincided with a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increased emphasis on power hitting. Although his win-loss record may not fully represent his potential, Powell’s resilience and dedication to the game left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. After retiring, he remained a part of baseball history, contributing to the sport's rich narrative through his unique experiences on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 22 207 23 0 0 3 339.7 360 187 35 159 199 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 26.2% worse 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
1985 LAD NL 1 1 16 2 0 0 1 29.3 30 17 13 19 5.22 3.89 (-34%) -
1986 LAD NL 2 7 27 6 0 0 0 65.3 65 31 25 31 4.27 3.97 (-7%) -
1987 SEA AL 1 3 16 3 0 0 0 34.3 32 12 15 17 3.15 4.29 (+27%) -29.2
1988 SEA AL 1 3 12 2 0 0 0 18.7 29 18 11 15 8.68 3.73 (-132%) -426.5
1989 SEA AL 2 2 43 1 0 0 2 45.0 49 25 21 27 5.00 3.71 (-35%) -1270.8
1990 SEA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 3 2 0 9.00 — 0.0
1990 ATL AL 0 4 9 7 0 0 0 39.3 59 30 19 23 6.86 3.86 (-78%) -
1992 SEA AL 4 2 49 0 0 0 0 57.0 49 29 29 35 4.58 3.75 (-22%) -914.3
1993 SEA AL 0 0 33 2 0 0 0 47.7 42 22 24 32 4.15 4.19 (+1%) -1128.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
207 17 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.176 0.176 0.353 0.529 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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
1985 LAD NL 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 LAD NL 27 14 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1987 SEA AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 SEA AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SEA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 SEA AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 SEA AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 207 23 20 51 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 LAN P 16 2 0 6 0 2
1986 LAN P 27 6 7 6 1 1
1987 SEA P 16 3 2 6 0 0
1988 SEA P 12 2 1 3 0 0
1989 SEA P 43 1 2 11 0 0
1990 SEA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1990 ML4 P 9 7 2 9 0 0
1992 SEA P 49 0 3 5 0 1
1993 SEA P 33 2 3 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 207

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 SEA AL $175,000
1990 SEA AL $125,000
1988 SEA AL $72,500
1986 LAN NL $62,000
Total Career Earnings $434,500