Martin Powell, baseball player, 1881-1884

Martin Powell

Born: 3/25/1856 in Fitchburg, MA, USA

Died: 2/5/1888 in Fitchburg, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-06-18 | Final Game: 1884-08-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Martin J. Powell

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Biography

Martin Powell was a professional baseball player born in 1856, who played primarily as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1881 until his final game on August 10, 1884. Powell participated in 279 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a solid batting average of .283. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 329 hits, 115 RBIs, and 3 home runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic approach, Powell's contributions were significant as he navigated the evolving landscape of the game. Despite the absence of stolen bases in his statistics, his overall impact was felt through his consistent hitting and ability to drive in runs. Powell remains a notable figure from the early days of professional baseball, reflecting the foundational years of the sport as it began to evolve into the game we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
279 1163 213 329 43 11 3 115 0 75 59 0.283 0.326 0.347 0.673 1878.4

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.673 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — +9.5% above 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
1881 DTN NL 55 219 47 74 9 4 1 38 0 15 9 0.338 .260 (+30%) .290 (+31%) .338 (+27%) .628 (+29%) 1029.1
1882 DTN NL 80 338 44 81 13 0 0 29 0 19 27 0.240 .248 (-3%) .275 (+2%) .329 (-16%) .605 (-8%) -304.3
1883 DTN NL 101 421 76 115 17 5 1 48 0 28 23 0.273 .257 (+6%) .285 (+11%) .345 (avg) .631 (+5%) 481.9
1884 CNU UA 43 185 46 59 4 2 1 0 0 13 0 0.319 .243 (+31%) .278 (+30%) .327 (+16%) .606 (+22%) 671.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 279 0 2675 74 159 155
C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1881 DTN 1B 55 0 537 17 31 47
1881 DTN C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1882 DTN 1B 80 0 680 14 44 27
1883 DTN 1B 101 0 995 32 54 62
1884 CNU 1B 43 0 463 11 30 19

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 279