Ike Powers

Born: 3/13/1906 in Hancock, MD, USA

Died: 12/22/1968 in Berkeley Springs, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-07-26 | Final Game: 1928-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: John Lloyd Powers

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Biography

Ike Powers was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1906, who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 until 1928. A member of the early 20th-century baseball scene, Powers made a brief but notable appearance in a time when the sport was evolving in response to changing dynamics and fan expectations. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 2-1, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff. Powers finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5, a statistic that reflected the competitive nature of the league during his playing years. He recorded a total of 7 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his capacity to perform under pressure and secure victories for his team. Although his time in the Major Leagues was short, his contributions as a pitcher during this transitional period in baseball history highlighted the significance of player versatility and strategy as the game continued to develop.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	20	1	0	0	2	38.0	34	19	2	17	7	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 9.6% worse than 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
1927	PHA	AL	1	1	11	1	0	0	0	26.0	26	13	7	3	4.50	4.08 (-10%)	-55.3
1928	PHA	AL	1	0	9	0	0	0	2	12.0	8	6	10	4	4.50	4.13 (-9%)	-639.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	5	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.600	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +42.1% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +52.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — +35.6% 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
1927	PHA	AL	11	5	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	PHA	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	20	0	4	10	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	PHA	P	11	0	2	6	1	0
1928	PHA	P	9	0	2	4	0	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	20