Jim Powell

Born: 8/30/1859 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 11/20/1929 in Butte, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-05 | Final Game: 1885-10-05

Bats: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Edwin Powell

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Biography

Jim Powell, born in 1859, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career as a position player in the mid-1880s. He played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885, participating in a total of 60 games. During this period, Powell recorded 49 hits and achieved a batting average of .217. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 5 RBIs to his teams. Notably, he did not record any stolen bases throughout his career, which reflects the playing style of the era that prioritized contact hitting over speed on the base paths. Powell's time in baseball coincided with the early development of the sport, during a transitional period in the game that would eventually lead to the establishment of modern playing styles and strategies. Although his career statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Powell was part of the fabric of the game during its formative years, contributing to the growth and popularity of professional baseball in the United States. His experiences on the field provided a glimpse into the competitive spirit of the time, as players began to establish their identities in a sport that would soon captivate millions.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
60	226	28	49	8	7	0	5	0	8	0	0.217	0.263	0.314	0.577	-174.7

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1884	RIC	AA	41	151	23	37	8	4	0	0	0	7	0	0.245	.243 (+1%)	.278 (+6%)	.327 (+7%)	.606 (+7%)	154.6
1885	PH4	AA	19	75	5	12	0	3	0	5	0	1	0	0.160	.244 (-34%)	.287 (-33%)	.325 (-26%)	.613 (-29%)	-329.3