Paul Powell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1975)
Paul Powell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1975 for the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. In 30 career games, he hit .167 with 7 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-04-07
- Last Game
- 1975-09-03
Full name: Paul Ray Powell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 42 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .167 | .239 | .262 | .501 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.
Career OBP .239 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Career SLG .262 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.
Career OPS .501 vs. league average .696 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 20 | 31 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | LAN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | LAN | NL | 8 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 30 | 42 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
| Away | 14 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .136 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-03 | LAD | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-01 | LAD | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-07-28 | LAD | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-07-27 | LAD | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-07-25 | LAD | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-07-19 | LAD | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-07-02 | LAD | SDP | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-04-25 | LAD | SFG | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-04-25 | LAD | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-04-19 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1968, 1969 |
Paul Powell: the record in brief
The profile opens with Paul Powell's first major league game on April 7, 1971; the last one listed came on September 3, 1975. Club by club, the record runs the Minnesota Twins (1971) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1973 through 1975). Powell, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. The birth record reads March 19, 1948, in San Angelo, TX, USA. On the record, Paul Powell was born Paul Ray Powell.
In 30 games and 42 at bats, Powell batted .167 with 7 hits, adding 1 home run and 2 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .239 clip and slugging .262, Powell finished with a .501 OPS. Measured against the leagues Powell played in, the .167 career average compares with a .255 league average over the same seasons, 34.5% below the league. By OPS the gap is 28.0% below league average (.501 against .696). The highest hit total in a season was 5, in 1971.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Powell
- What years did Paul Powell play?
- Paul Powell played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1975.
- Was Paul Powell a pitcher?
- No. Paul Powell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Paul Powell hit?
- Paul Powell hit 1 career home run with 7 hits.
- What teams did Paul Powell play for?
- Paul Powell played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1971) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1973, 1975).
- What were Paul Powell's career stats?
- In 30 games, Paul Powell had 7 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Paul Powell play?
- Paul Powell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Powell and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Powell was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Paul Powell hit each season?
- Paul Powell's home runs by season: 1 in 1971, 0 in 1973, and 0 in 1975. His most in one season was 1, in 1971.
- What was Paul Powell's career batting average?
- Paul Powell batted .167 over his career, with 7 hits in 42 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Powell have?
- Paul Powell drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Powell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Powell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.