Malvin Powell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Malvin Powell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago American Giants and the Chicago Columbia Giants. Across 67 career appearances, he went 22-17 with a 4.83 ERA and 139 strikeouts. He also batted .242 with 3 home runs.
- 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
- 5'5" / 150 lb
Full name: Malvin Emerson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CAG | NNL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 67 | 38 | 22 | 21 | 6.33 | 4.60 (-38%) | -1229.3 |
| 1930 | CAG | NNL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CC2 | NNL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 1.29 | 4.10 (+69%) | 274.2 |
| 1932 | CAG | NSL | 8 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 86.2 | 83 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 2.60 | 4.13 (+37%) | 576.5 |
| 1933 | CAG | NN2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48.2 | 63 | 31 | 16 | 26 | 5.73 | 3.86 (-49%) | -25.3 |
| 1934 | CAG | NN2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 48.1 | 55 | 25 | 13 | 19 | 4.66 | 4.29 (-8%) | 221.2 |
| 1935 | CAG | NN2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44.1 | 57 | 26 | 23 | 14 | 5.28 | 4.35 (-21%) | -617.9 |
| 1936 | CAG | IND | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 8.10 | 4.59 (-77%) | -65.3 |
| 1937 | CAG | NAL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.1 | 42 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 5.70 | 4.34 (-31%) | 183.2 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 22 | 17 | 67 | 43 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 365.0 | 425 | 196 | 136 | 139 | 4.83 | — | -683 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 472 | 56 | 114 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 53 | 5 | 28 | 3 | .242 | .287 | .316 | .603 | -1,010 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Career OPS .603 vs. league average .744 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CAG | NNL | 43 | 139 | 12 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .237 | .289 (-18%) | .353 (-24%) | .415 (-27%) | .769 (-26%) | -623.7 |
| 1930 | CAG | NNL | 45 | 128 | 19 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 1 | .266 | .293 (-10%) | .354 (-13%) | .429 (-22%) | .784 (-18%) | -386.0 |
| 1931 | CC2 | NNL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CAG | NSL | 15 | 37 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CAG | NN2 | 13 | 33 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CAG | NN2 | 18 | 43 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .209 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CAG | NN2 | 22 | 44 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .295 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CAG | IND | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CAG | NAL | 20 | 32 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 184 | 472 | 56 | 114 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 53 | 5 | 28 | 3 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -1,010 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 99 | 76 | 133 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| P | 67 | 43 | 9 | 130 | 7 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CAG | OF | 37 | 31 | 49 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | CAG | P | 10 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1930 | CAG | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CAG | OF | 38 | 28 | 56 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | CAG | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1931 | CC2 | P | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | CAG | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | CAG | P | 13 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933 | CAG | OF | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CAG | P | 7 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | CAG | OF | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | CAG | P | 8 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | CAG | OF | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | CAG | P | 11 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1936 | CAG | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CAG | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CAG | OF | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CAG | P | 11 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 58 |
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Malvin Powell: the record in brief
Malvin Powell's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1929 to 1937. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago American Giants (1929 to 1937) and the Chicago Columbia Giants (1931). Listed as a pitcher, Powell both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'5" and 150 pounds. Powell was born on September 6, 1907, in Edwards, MS, USA. Powell's full given name, per the bio, is Malvin Emerson Powell.
Powell pitched in 67 games, starting 43, and finished with a 22-17 record and 4.83 ERA. Also on Powell's record: 139 strikeouts and 20 complete games. Against a 4.35 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.83 mark was 11.2% worse. No season topped the 8 wins of 1932. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.60 in 1932, when the league's was 4.13.
October added 4 games of playoff batting for Powell: 0 hits in 12 at bats. The postseason years listed are 1934.
Frequently Asked Questions about Malvin Powell
- Was Malvin Powell a pitcher?
- Yes. Malvin Powell pitched in the major leagues, recording 22 wins and 139 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Malvin Powell hit?
- Malvin Powell hit 3 career home runs with 114 hits.
- What was Malvin Powell's career batting average?
- Malvin Powell batted .242 over his career, with 114 hits in 472 at bats.
- How many RBI did Malvin Powell have?
- Malvin Powell drove in 53 runs in his career.
- What was Malvin Powell's career ERA?
- Malvin Powell finished with a 4.83 career ERA, going 22-17 with 139 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Malvin Powell have?
- Malvin Powell recorded 139 career strikeouts.