Carl Powis, baseball player, 1957-1957

Carl Powis

Born: 1/11/1928 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/10/1999 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-15 | Final Game: 1957-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carl Edgar Powis

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Biography

Carl Powis was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career spanning from April 15 to May 5, 1957. Primarily playing as a position player, Powis participated in 15 games, where he recorded 8 hits and achieved a batting average of .195. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 runs batted in (RBIs) and successfully stole 2 bases. Powis's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, characterized by the emergence of more dynamic offensive strategies and the gradual integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Despite his short stint in the majors, Powis's experience reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era, particularly those who sought to carve out a place in a league increasingly defined by competition and talent. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that highlights the journeys of all players who have donned a major league jersey.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 41 4 8 3 1 0 2 2 7 9 0.195 0.314 0.317 0.631 -84.7

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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
1957 BAL AL 15 41 4 8 3 1 0 2 2 7 9 0.195 — — — — -84.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 13 19 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 BAL OF 13 13 19 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Murray State University Murray KY 1948