Ray Powell
Born: 11/20/1888 in Siloam Springs, AR, USA
Died: 10/16/1962 in Chillicothe, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-04-16 | Final Game: 1924-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Raymond Raeth Powell
Biography
Ray Powell was born in 1888 and enjoyed a productive career in Major League Baseball from 1913 until his retirement in 1924. A versatile position player, Powell played in 875 games and accumulated 890 hits, showcasing a batting average of .268 over his eleven seasons in the league. His offensive contributions included 35 home runs and 276 RBIs, along with 51 stolen bases, underscoring his ability to impact the game both as a hitter and a base runner.
Powell's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-focused game. His solid performance at the plate and speed on the bases made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While not a household name, Powell's consistent play and contributions reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the early 20th century, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 875 | 3324 | 467 | 890 | 117 | 67 | 35 | 276 | 51 | 321 | 461 | 0.268 | 0.336 | 0.375 | 0.711 | -2.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 88 | 357 | 42 | 97 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 24 | 54 | 0.272 | 307.3 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 53 | 188 | 31 | 40 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 29 | 30 | 0.213 | -31.9 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 123 | 470 | 51 | 111 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 33 | 16 | 41 | 79 | 0.236 | -570.1 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 147 | 609 | 69 | 137 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 29 | 10 | 44 | 83 | 0.225 | -1998.9 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 149 | 624 | 114 | 191 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 74 | 6 | 58 | 85 | 0.306 | 1369.7 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 142 | 550 | 82 | 163 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 37 | 3 | 59 | 66 | 0.296 | 521.4 |
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 97 | 338 | 57 | 102 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 1 | 45 | 36 | 0.302 | 686.5 |
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 74 | 188 | 21 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 28 | 0.261 | -286.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 826 | 0 | 2020 | 124 | 91 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | BSN | OF | 88 | 0 | 231 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| 1918 | BSN | OF | 53 | 0 | 121 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 1919 | BSN | OF | 122 | 0 | 213 | 21 | 12 | 7 |
| 1920 | BSN | OF | 147 | 0 | 370 | 25 | 18 | 5 |
| 1921 | BSN | OF | 149 | 0 | 377 | 21 | 19 | 3 |
| 1922 | BSN | OF | 136 | 0 | 377 | 18 | 8 | 2 |
| 1923 | BSN | OF | 84 | 0 | 214 | 8 | 14 | 0 |
| 1924 | BSN | OF | 46 | 0 | 117 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 694 |
| Right Field | 122 |