Ted Power, baseball player, 1981-1993

Ted Power

Born: 1/31/1955 in Guthrie, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-09 | Final Game: 1993-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Ted Henry Power

Biography

Ted Power was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1993. Born in 1955, Power made a significant impact on the mound during an era characterized by a shifting landscape in Major League Baseball, with offensive numbers beginning to rise as the game transitioned away from the low-scoring deadball era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 68-69, maintaining a career Earned Run Average (ERA) of 4.0. Power's versatility as a pitcher was underscored by his ability to not only start games but also contribute in high-leverage situations, as evidenced by his 70 saves. Power's career was marked by his resilience and adaptability, as he played for multiple teams and showcased a powerful arm that led to a total of 701 strikeouts. His contributions to the game extended beyond just statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure. Though his win-loss record reflects the challenges of a pitcher in a rapidly evolving game, his overall performance demonstrated his value and skill during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly important in the context of a more offense-driven league. Power's legacy lives on as a testament to the dedicated pitchers of his generation who navigated the complexities of Major League Baseball in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
68 69 564 85 5 3 70 1160.0 1159 515 97 452 701 4.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
565 157 9 14 3 0 1 7 1 10 93 0.089 0.149 0.127 0.276 -533.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 NLCS PIT 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 1 1 5.0 6 2 2 3 3.60

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1990 NLCS PIT 0 0 3 1 1 5.0 6 2 2 3 3.60

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 564 85 61 119 7 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 564

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 SEA AL $500,000
1993 CLE AL $450,000
1992 CLE AL $300,000
1991 CIN NL $500,000
1990 PIT NL $350,000
1989 SLN NL $150,000
1988 KCA AL $575,000
1987 CIN NL $500,000
1986 CIN NL $500,000
1985 CIN NL $255,000
Total Career Earnings $4,080,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kansas State University Manhattan KS 1974, 1975, 1976