Bill Powell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1913)
Bill Powell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1913 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. Across 17 career appearances, he went 4-8 with a 2.87 ERA and 25 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 182 lb
- Died
- 9/28/1967 in East Liverpool, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-04-16
- Last Game
- 1913-04-28
Full name: William Burris Powell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3.68 | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 75.0 | 65 | 20 | 34 | 23 | 2.40 | 2.79 (+14%) | -956.5 |
| 1912 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 4 | 8 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 84.2 | 76 | 27 | 43 | 25 | 2.87 | — | -956 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .269 | .296 | .308 | .604 | 0 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career SLG .308 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career OPS .604 vs. league average .658 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 12 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CHN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 17 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 70.2 | 60 | 23 | 31 | 20 | 2.93 |
| Away | 3 | 14.1 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 5.02 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-04-28 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-30 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-07-11 | PIT | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-07-05 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910-07-02 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-06-29 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-06-21 | PIT | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-05-27 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-05-19 | PIT | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-05-13 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-04-28 | CIN | STL | L | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-30 | CHC | PIT | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-07-11 | PIT | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-07-05 | PIT | CHC | L | 3.1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-07-02 | PIT | CIN | L | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1910-06-29 | PIT | CIN | — | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-06-21 | PIT | STL | W | 9.0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1910-05-27 | PIT | BSN | L | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-05-19 | PIT | BSN | L | 8.1 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1910-05-13 | PIT | PHI | L | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
Bill Powell: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bill Powell's first major league game on April 16, 1909; the last one listed came on April 28, 1913. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1909 to 1910), the Chicago Cubs (1912), and the Cincinnati Reds (1913). Born on May 8, 1885, in Taylor County, WV, USA, Powell is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Powell's listed size is 6-foot-2 and 182 pounds. Powell's death is recorded on September 28, 1967, in East Liverpool, OH, USA. Powell's full given name, per the bio, is William Burris Powell.
The pitching table credits Powell with a 4-8 record and a 2.87 ERA in 17 games. The same table counts 25 strikeouts. Powell's 2.87 ERA was close to the 2.94 league figure for those seasons. In 1910, one of the busiest seasons, Powell posted a 2.40 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.79.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Powell
- What years did Bill Powell play?
- Bill Powell played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1913.
- Was Bill Powell a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Powell pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 25 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Powell hit?
- Bill Powell hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Bill Powell play for?
- Bill Powell played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1909–1910), the Chicago Cubs (1912), and the Cincinnati Reds (1913).
- What were Bill Powell's career stats?
- In 17 games, Bill Powell went 4-8 with a 2.87 ERA, 25 strikeouts, and 84.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Bill Powell play?
- Bill Powell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Powell and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Powell was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 182 pounds.
- What was Bill Powell's career ERA?
- Bill Powell finished with a 2.87 career ERA, going 4-8 with 25 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Powell have?
- Bill Powell recorded 25 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Powell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Powell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.