Paul Powell, baseball player, 1971-1975

Paul Powell

Born: 3/19/1948 in San Angelo, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-07 | Final Game: 1975-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Paul Ray Powell

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Biography

Paul Powell, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1971 and 1975. As a position player, Powell's career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he participated in 30 games. He recorded 7 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .167. Although his playing time was limited, Powell's contributions to his teams reflected the challenges faced by many players in the early 1970s, a transitional era in baseball marked by changes in player development and shifts in league dynamics. Powell's time in the Major Leagues showcased the perseverance required to succeed in a competitive environment. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's most celebrated figures, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work that characterizes the sport. As the game evolved with the increasing emphasis on power hitting and advanced metrics, Powell's experiences highlighted the diverse paths players took during this transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 42 9 7 1 0 1 2 0 4 15 0.167 0.239 0.262 0.501 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.501 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1971 MIN AL 20 31 7 5 0 0 1 2 0 3 12 0.161 — — — — 0.0
1973 LAD NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 LAD NL 8 10 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 7 1 18 3 1 1
OF 17 7 24 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 MIN OF 15 6 24 0 0 0
1973 LAN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1975 LAN C 7 1 18 3 1 1
1975 LAN OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 7
Left Field 2
Center Field 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1968, 1969