Brian Powell
Born: 10/10/1973 in Bainbridge, GA, USA
Died: 10/5/2009 in Tallahassee, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-06-27 | Final Game: 2004-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: William Brian Powell
Biography
Brian Powell, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 until his retirement in 2004. During his career, he made significant contributions to several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound over a span of six seasons. Powell's overall record concluded with 7 wins and 18 losses, and he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.94, which reflects the challenges he faced competing in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball.
Powell accumulated a total of 120 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and make crucial plays when needed. Despite not recording any saves during his career, his role as a pitcher was vital to the teams he represented. Playing in an era when pitching depth was increasingly important, Powell's experience and determination contributed to the evolving strategies of the game during the early 2000s. His journey through MLB exemplified the resilience required to succeed at the highest level, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 18 | 59 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 219.7 | 251 | 145 | 45 | 90 | 120 | 5.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 3 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.7 | 101 | 59 | 36 | 46 | 6.35 | -3429.6 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 34 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 5.74 | -1679.7 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 64 | 31 | 21 | 30 | 4.84 | -1849.5 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 13.50 | - |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 39 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 5.03 | -310.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.143 | 0.182 | 0.190 | 0.372 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 17 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 59 | 34 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | P | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | HOU | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | DET | P | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SFN | P | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | PHI | P | 17 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 59 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1993, 1994, 1995 |