Grover Powell

Born: 10/10/1940 in Sayre, PA, USA

Died: 5/21/1985 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-07-13 | Final Game: 1963-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Grover David Powell

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Biography

Grover Powell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1940, whose career spanned from July 13, 1963, to September 29, 1963. Known for his strong pitching skills and competitive spirit, Powell made a notable impact during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 1-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.72, showcasing his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Throughout his tenure, he recorded a total of 39 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound and his capability to command the game with his pitching arsenal. Powell played during a transitional period in baseball when the sport was beginning to evolve into the more dynamic, power-driven game seen in later decades. While his career in the majors was brief, his contributions to the teams he played for are remembered by those who followed the game during that era. Powell's legacy is one of determination and skill, reflecting the dedication of many players who strive for excellence in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	20	4	1	1	0	49.7	37	15	2	32	39	2.72	0

Career ERA 2.72 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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
1963	NYN	NL	1	1	20	4	1	1	0	49.7	37	15	32	39	2.72	3.46 (+21%)	42.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.200	0.333	0.200	0.533	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1963	NYN	NL	20	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	20	4	7	7	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	NYN	P	20	4	7	7	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	20

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	PA	1960