Vic Power, baseball player, 126 home runs, 1954-1965

Vic Power

Born: 11/1/1927 in Arecibo, P.R.

Died: 11/29/2005 in Bayamon, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1965-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Victor Pellot Power

Biography

Vic Power, born in 1927, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1954 to 1965. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and defensive prowess, Power played in a total of 1,627 games, accumulating 1,716 hits, 126 home runs, and 658 runs batted in, while maintaining a solid batting average of .284. He was also an effective base runner, recording 45 stolen bases throughout his career. Power's performance on the field earned him six All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the premier players of his era. Power played during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the integration of the sport and the emergence of power hitting as a key component of offensive strategy. His dynamic style of play and consistency at the plate made him a valuable asset to every team he played for. With an impressive career that showcased both his offensive capabilities and defensive skills, Vic Power remains a significant figure in baseball history, remembered not only for his contributions on the field but also for the impact he had in shaping the game during the 1950s and early 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1627 6046 765 1716 290 49 126 658 45 279 247 0.284 0.315 0.411 0.725 232.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1304 1127 10141 1078 66 1056
2B 139 126 313 346 19 83
3B 89 81 89 152 7 15
OF 115 110 283 13 5 3
SS 8 0 7 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1306
Second Base 138
Third Base 89
Shortstop 8
Left Field 42
Center Field 56
Right Field 18

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1962 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 8.0 280 0
1960 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 11.0 336 0
1959 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 5.0 336 0
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 15.0 336 0
1957 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 3.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player AL 27th 3.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 53.0 336 1