Ted Power, baseball player, 1981-1993

Ted Power

Born: 1/31/1955 in Guthrie, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-09 | Final Game: 1993-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Ted Henry Power

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Biography

Ted Power was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1993. Born in 1955, Power made a significant impact on the mound during an era characterized by a shifting landscape in Major League Baseball, with offensive numbers beginning to rise as the game transitioned away from the low-scoring deadball era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 68-69, maintaining a career Earned Run Average (ERA) of 4.0. Power's versatility as a pitcher was underscored by his ability to not only start games but also contribute in high-leverage situations, as evidenced by his 70 saves. Power's career was marked by his resilience and adaptability, as he played for multiple teams and showcased a powerful arm that led to a total of 701 strikeouts. His contributions to the game extended beyond just statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure. Though his win-loss record reflects the challenges of a pitcher in a rapidly evolving game, his overall performance demonstrated his value and skill during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly important in the context of a more offense-driven league. Power's legacy lives on as a testament to the dedicated pitchers of his generation who navigated the complexities of Major League Baseball in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
68 69 564 85 5 3 70 1160.0 1159 515 97 452 701 4.00 0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — near 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
1981 LAD NL 1 3 5 2 0 0 0 14.3 16 5 7 7 3.14 3.58 (+12%) -
1982 LAD NL 1 1 12 4 0 0 0 33.7 38 25 23 15 6.68 3.86 (-73%) -
1983 CIN NL 5 6 49 6 1 0 2 111.0 120 56 49 57 4.54 3.87 (-17%) -1073.4
1984 CIN NL 9 7 78 0 0 0 11 108.7 93 34 46 81 2.82 3.81 (+26%) 2180.6
1985 CIN NL 8 6 64 0 0 0 27 80.0 65 24 45 42 2.70 3.89 (+31%) 425.2
1986 CIN NL 10 6 56 10 0 0 1 129.0 115 53 52 95 3.70 3.97 (+7%) 436.1
1987 CIN NL 10 13 34 34 2 1 0 204.0 213 102 71 133 4.50 4.29 (-5%) -776.7
1988 KCR AL 5 6 22 12 2 2 0 80.3 98 53 30 44 5.94 3.73 (-59%) -
1988 DET AL 1 1 4 2 0 0 0 18.7 23 12 8 13 5.79 3.73 (-55%) 175.8
1989 STL NL 7 7 23 15 0 0 0 97.0 96 40 21 43 3.71 3.71 (avg) -
1990 PIT NL 1 3 40 0 0 0 7 51.7 50 21 17 42 3.66 3.86 (+5%) 566.1
1991 CIN NL 5 3 68 0 0 0 3 87.0 87 35 31 51 3.62 3.91 (+7%) 428.2
1992 CLE AL 3 3 64 0 0 0 6 99.3 88 28 35 51 2.54 3.75 (+32%) -265.6
1993 CLE AL 0 2 20 0 0 0 0 20.0 30 16 8 11 7.20 4.19 (-72%) -99.3
1993 SEA AL 2 2 25 0 0 0 13 25.3 27 11 9 16 3.91 4.19 (+7%) 564.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
565 157 9 14 3 0 1 7 1 10 93 0.089 0.149 0.127 0.276 -533.6

Career AVG .089 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 65.5% below league average.

Career OBP .149 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career SLG .127 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 67.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.276 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 61.2% 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
1981 LAD NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 LAD NL 12 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CIN NL 49 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CIN NL 78 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CIN NL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CIN NL 56 24 3 3 1 0 0 1 1 3 12 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1987 CIN NL 35 59 3 7 1 0 1 4 0 3 31 0.119 .262 (-55%) .331 (-47%) .415 (-55%) .746 (-52%) -533.6
1988 KCR AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 DET AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 STL NL 23 33 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 16 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 40 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1991 CIN NL 68 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CLE AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CLE AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 SEA AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 NLCS PIT 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 1 1 5.0 6 2 2 3 3.60

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1990 NLCS PIT 0 0 3 1 1 5.0 6 2 2 3 3.60

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 564 85 61 119 7 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 LAN P 5 2 1 0 1 0
1982 LAN P 12 4 3 5 0 0
1983 CIN P 49 6 4 8 0 1
1984 CIN P 78 0 6 16 1 3
1985 CIN P 64 0 3 4 1 0
1986 CIN P 56 10 7 18 1 1
1987 CIN P 34 34 9 17 2 0
1988 KCA P 22 12 5 8 0 1
1988 DET P 4 2 3 2 1 0
1989 SLN P 23 15 5 8 0 0
1990 PIT P 40 0 3 4 0 0
1991 CIN P 68 0 8 10 0 1
1992 CLE P 64 0 4 14 0 1
1993 CLE P 20 0 0 1 0 0
1993 SEA P 25 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 564

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 SEA AL $500,000
1993 CLE AL $450,000
1992 CLE AL $300,000
1991 CIN NL $500,000
1990 PIT NL $350,000
1989 SLN NL $150,000
1988 KCA AL $575,000
1987 CIN NL $500,000
1986 CIN NL $500,000
1985 CIN NL $255,000
Total Career Earnings $4,080,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kansas State University Manhattan KS 1974, 1975, 1976