Landon Powell, baseball player, 2009-2011

Landon Powell

Born: 3/19/1982 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-04-11 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 265 lbs

Full name: Landon Reed Powell

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Biography

Landon Powell was a professional baseball player born in 1982, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 123 games, where he recorded 75 hits, 10 home runs, and 45 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .207. Known for his strong defensive skills and versatility on the field, Powell contributed to his teams as a reliable catcher and first baseman during his tenure. Powell's career spanned a period characterized by the increasing importance of offensive production in baseball, and while his batting average did not reflect the power-hitting trends of the time, his ability to work with pitchers and handle game situations was valued by his coaches. He also showcased his speed on the bases with a recorded stolen base. After retiring from professional play on September 28, 2011, Powell's journey in baseball continued off the field, where he remained involved in the sport through various capacities, including coaching. His contributions to the teams he played for, such as the Oakland Athletics, are remembered by fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 363 42 75 14 0 10 45 1 40 97 0.207 0.284 0.328 0.612 -1035.6

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
2009 OAK AL 46 140 19 32 7 0 7 30 0 14 36 0.229 .262 (-13%) .332 (-11%) .417 (+3%) .750 (-3%) -111.0
2010 OAK AL 41 112 13 24 4 0 2 11 1 15 29 0.214 .257 (-17%) .325 (-6%) .402 (-25%) .728 (-16%) -294.8
2011 OAK AL 36 111 10 19 3 0 1 4 0 11 32 0.171 .255 (-33%) .320 (-23%) .399 (-44%) .719 (-35%) -629.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 5 51 6 1 7
C 107 89 649 36 11 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 OAK 1B 6 4 39 4 1 5
2009 OAK C 36 30 214 13 3 4
2010 OAK 1B 1 0 4 0 0 1
2010 OAK C 38 29 198 8 6 1
2011 OAK 1B 1 1 8 2 0 1
2011 OAK C 33 30 237 15 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 107
First Base 8
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 OAK AL $420,000
2009 OAK AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $820,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004