Landon Powell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2011)
Landon Powell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011 for the Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. In 123 career games, he hit .207 with 75 hits, 10 home runs, and 45 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 265 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-04-11
- Last Game
- 2011-09-28
Full name: Landon Reed Powell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 363 | 42 | 75 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 1 | 40 | 97 | .207 | .284 | .328 | .612 | -967 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.
Career OPS .612 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 46 | 140 | 19 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 36 | .229 | .262 (-13%) | .332 (-11%) | .417 (+3%) | .750 (-3%) | -102.3 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 41 | 112 | 13 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 29 | .214 | .257 (-17%) | .325 (-6%) | .402 (-25%) | .728 (-16%) | -274.0 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 36 | 111 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 32 | .171 | .255 (-33%) | .320 (-23%) | .399 (-44%) | .719 (-35%) | -590.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 123 | 363 | 42 | 75 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 1 | 40 | 97 | .207 | — | — | — | — | -967 | ||
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 (123 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 141 | 22 | 29 | 5 | 21 | .206 |
| Away | 71 | 222 | 20 | 46 | 5 | 24 | .207 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-28 | OAK | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-25 | OAK | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-16 | OAK | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-11 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-20 | OAK | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-08-13 | OAK | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-08-12 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-08-07 | OAK | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011-08-03 | OAK | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-30 | OAK | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 107 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
Landon Powell's recorded salaries total $820,000 over 2 seasons, 2009 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Powell's career ran from 2009 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | OAK | AL | $420,000 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $820,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Landon Powell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Landon Powell debuted on April 11, 2009 and played a final game on September 28, 2011. Powell's only club in the season tables is the Oakland Athletics. Powell, born on March 19, 1982, in Raleigh, NC, USA, is listed as a catcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Powell's listed size is 6 feet, 3 inches and 265 pounds. Landon Powell was the playing name; the full given name is Landon Reed.
Powell's career batting table shows 123 games, 363 at bats and 75 hits, a .207 average; the totals also include 10 home runs and 45 runs batted in. Powell's career OPS of .612 combines a .284 on-base mark with .328 slugging. The league as a whole hit .258 across Powell's seasons, which puts the .207 career mark 20.0% below average. The OPS comparison is .612 to a league .733, 16.5% below average. No season topped the 32 hits of 2009. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 2009, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Landon Powell
- What years did Landon Powell play?
- Landon Powell played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011.
- Was Landon Powell a pitcher?
- No. Landon Powell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Landon Powell hit?
- Landon Powell hit 10 career home runs with 75 hits.
- What teams did Landon Powell play for?
- Landon Powell played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (2009–2011).
- What were Landon Powell's career stats?
- In 123 games, Landon Powell had 75 hits, 10 home runs, 45 RBI, 42 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .207 batting average.
- How much did Landon Powell earn in his career?
- Landon Powell's recorded salaries total $820,000 over 2 seasons, 2009 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Powell's career ran from 2009 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2010.
- What was Landon Powell's salary?
- Landon Powell's last recorded salary was $420,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $420,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $400,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2011.
- What position did Landon Powell play?
- Landon Powell played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Landon Powell and how much did he weigh?
- Landon Powell was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 265 pounds.
- How many home runs did Landon Powell hit each season?
- Landon Powell's home runs by season: 7 in 2009, 2 in 2010, and 1 in 2011. His most in one season was 7, in 2009.
- What was Landon Powell's career batting average?
- Landon Powell batted .207 over his career, with 75 hits in 363 at bats.
- How many RBI did Landon Powell have?
- Landon Powell drove in 45 runs in his career.
- Is Landon Powell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Landon Powell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.