Abner Powell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1886)
Abner Powell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886 for the Washington Nationals, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Cincinnati Red Stockings, a span of 3 seasons. In 78 career games, he hit .257 with 78 hits and 15 RBI. He also pitched in 29 games, going 8-18 with a 4.00 ERA. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 122.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 8/7/1953 in New Orleans, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-04
- Last Game
- 1886-09-13
Full name: Abner Charles Powell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 304 | 53 | 78 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .257 | .276 | .345 | .621 | 122 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .621 vs. league average .618 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 48 | 191 | 36 | 54 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .283 | .243 (+16%) | .278 (+5%) | .327 (+18%) | .606 (+12%) | 279.2 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 11 | 39 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 19 | 74 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .230 | .246 (-7%) | .302 (-11%) | .331 (-19%) | .634 (-15%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 78 | 304 | 53 | 78 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 279 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 6 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 134.0 | 135 | 51 | 19 | 78 | 3.43 | 3.11 (-10%) | 975.7 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 66 | 34 | 26 | 15 | 5.10 | 3.37 (-51%) | -1521.7 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 4.70 | 3.37 (-39%) | -371.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 8 | 18 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 209.1 | 217 | 93 | 54 | 97 | 4.00 | — | -918 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 47 | 0 | 61 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| P | 29 | 0 | 15 | 57 | 12 | 2 |
| SS | 7 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | OF | 30 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | P | 18 | 0 | 10 | 38 | 9 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | P | 7 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1886 | CN2 | OF | 13 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | SS | 6 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 21 |
Abner Powell: the record in brief
Abner Powell's major league career runs from a debut on August 4, 1884 to a final game on September 13, 1886. By club, Powell's seasons break down as the Washington Nationals (1884), the Baltimore Orioles (1886), and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1886). Powell played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 15, 1860, in Shenandoah, PA, USA and a listed size of 160 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Powell's death is recorded on August 7, 1953, in New Orleans, LA, USA. The given name on file is Abner Charles Powell.
Powell collected 78 hits in 304 at bats across 78 games, good for a .257 batting average, adding 15 RBI. Reaching base at a .276 clip and slugging .345, Powell finished with a .621 OPS. Powell hit .257 while the league hit .245 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 54, in 1884.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abner Powell
- What years did Abner Powell play?
- Abner Powell played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886.
- Was Abner Powell a pitcher?
- Both. Abner Powell pitched in 29 games, going 8-18 with a 4.0 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Abner Powell hit?
- Abner Powell hit 0 career home runs with 78 hits.
- What teams did Abner Powell play for?
- Abner Powell played for 3 teams: the Washington Nationals (1884), the Baltimore Orioles (1886), and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1886).
- What were Abner Powell's career stats?
- In 78 games, Abner Powell had 78 hits, 15 RBI, 53 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average. As a pitcher, in 29 games, he went 8-18 with a 4.00 ERA, 97 strikeouts, and 209.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Abner Powell play?
- Abner Powell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Abner Powell and how much did he weigh?
- Abner Powell was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Abner Powell's career batting average?
- Abner Powell batted .257 over his career, with 78 hits in 304 at bats.
- How many RBI did Abner Powell have?
- Abner Powell drove in 15 runs in his career.
- What was Abner Powell's career ERA?
- Abner Powell finished with a 4.00 career ERA, going 8-18 with 97 strikeouts.
- Is Abner Powell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Abner Powell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.