Dante Powell
Born: 8/25/1973 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-04-15 | Final Game: 2001-10-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: LeJon Dante Powell
Biography
Dante Powell, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1997 to 2001. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 70 games, accumulating a total of 20 hits, which included 2 home runs and 5 RBIs. Powell demonstrated a solid batting average of 0.27, highlighting his ability to make contact at the plate during his time in Major League Baseball. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic playing style that characterized many athletes of his era.
Powell's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, following the late 1990s' integration of advanced training techniques and increased emphasis on player performance. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during his tenure were notable for their consistency and resilience. After concluding his career on October 7, 2001, Powell left a legacy as a player who embraced the challenges of the game, embodying the spirit of determination that continues to inspire future generations of baseball players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 74 | 19 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 0.270 | 0.349 | 0.405 | 0.755 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 27 | 39 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SFG | NL | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 22 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SFG | NL | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLDS1 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 54 | 12 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SFN | OF | 22 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SFN | OF | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ARI | OF | 15 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | SFN | OF | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 37 |
| Right Field | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ARI | NL | $200,000 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $350,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1992, 1993, 1994 |