John Powers, baseball player, 1955-1960

John Powers

Born: 7/8/1929 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 9/25/2001 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-24 | Final Game: 1960-05-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Calvin Powers

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Biography

John Powers was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1955 until his last appearance on May 31, 1960. Over the course of his career, he participated in 151 games, showcasing his skills in a competitive era characterized by the transition from the post-war years into the more dynamic play of the late 1950s. Although his career statistics reflect a challenging offensive output, with a batting average of .195, he contributed to his teams in various capacities during his tenure in the league. Powers amassed a total of 42 hits, including 6 home runs and 14 runs batted in (RBIs). His playing style was emblematic of the era, where players often had to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game. Despite not recording any stolen bases, Powers' resilience and determination to compete at the highest level left an impression on those who followed his career. While he may not have reached the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, his journey through the majors remains a testament to the grit and dedication required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
151 215 26 42 7 2 6 14 0 22 48 0.195 0.281 0.330 0.611 -382.8

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1955 PIT NL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1956 PIT NL 11 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.048 — — — — 0.0
1957 PIT NL 20 35 7 10 3 0 2 8 0 5 9 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1958 PIT NL 57 82 6 15 1 0 2 2 0 8 19 0.183 .257 (-29%) .324 (-21%) .394 (-32%) .719 (-27%) -382.8
1959 CIN NL 43 43 8 11 2 1 2 4 0 3 13 0.256 — — — — 0.0
1960 BAL AL 10 18 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1960 CLE AL 8 12 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 44 30 71 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 PIT OF 2 2 4 0 0 0
1956 PIT OF 5 3 9 0 0 0
1957 PIT OF 9 6 14 1 0 0
1958 PIT OF 14 12 27 1 0 0
1959 CIN OF 5 2 4 0 0 0
1960 BAL OF 4 4 5 0 1 0
1960 CLE OF 5 1 8 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Left Field 18
Right Field 27