Alonzo Powell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1991)
Alonzo Powell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1991 for the Montreal Expos and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. In 71 career games, he hit .211 with 32 hits, 3 home runs, and 16 RBI.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-04-06
- Last Game
- 1991-10-06
Full name: Alonzo Sidney Powell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 152 | 19 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 41 | .211 | .287 | .342 | .629 | -150 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career OPS .629 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 13.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | MON | NL | 14 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 17 | .195 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 57 | 111 | 16 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 24 | .216 | .255 (-15%) | .323 (-11%) | .384 (-4%) | .708 (-7%) | -150.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 71 | 152 | 19 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 41 | .211 | — | — | — | — | -150 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (71 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 64 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 6 | .156 |
| Away | 40 | 88 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 10 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-06 | SEA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-10-05 | SEA | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-30 | SEA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991-09-28 | SEA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-27 | SEA | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-25 | SEA | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-23 | SEA | TEX | L | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991-09-20 | SEA | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-16 | SEA | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-15 | SEA | KCR | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 34 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SEA | AL | $125,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $225,000 | ||
Alonzo Powell: the record in brief
Alonzo Powell played a first major league game on April 6, 1987 and a last one on October 6, 1991. Powell played for the Montreal Expos (1987) and the Seattle Mariners (1991). Powell is listed as an outfielder at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio says Powell both batted and threw right-handed. Powell was born on December 12, 1964, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Alonzo Sidney.
The batting record for Powell: 71 games, 32 hits in 152 at bats, and a .211 average; the totals also include 3 home runs and 16 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .287 and the slugging percentage .342, for an OPS of .629. Measured against the leagues Powell played in, the .211 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 18.8% below the league. By OPS the gap is 13.6% below league average (.629 against .727). No season topped the 24 hits of 1991. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .216 in 1991, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alonzo Powell
- What years did Alonzo Powell play?
- Alonzo Powell played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1991.
- Was Alonzo Powell a pitcher?
- No. Alonzo Powell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alonzo Powell hit?
- Alonzo Powell hit 3 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What was Alonzo Powell's career batting average?
- Alonzo Powell batted .211 over his career, with 32 hits in 152 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alonzo Powell have?
- Alonzo Powell drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Alonzo Powell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alonzo Powell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.