Vic Power
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1954-1965)
Vic Power was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1965 for 7 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,627 career games, he hit .284 with 1,716 hits, 126 home runs, and 658 RBI. Vic Power was a 4-time All-Star and a 7-time Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,004.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 186 lb
- Died
- 11/29/2005 in Bayamon, P.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1954-04-13
- Last Game
- 1965-10-03
- Awards
- 4× All-Star · 7× Gold Glove
Full name: Victor Pellot Power
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,627 | 6,046 | 765 | 1,716 | 290 | 49 | 126 | 658 | 45 | 279 | 247 | .284 | .315 | .411 | .725 | 1,004 |
Career AVG .284 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .411 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.
Career OPS .725 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 127 | 462 | 36 | 118 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 38 | 2 | 19 | 19 | .255 | .261 (-2%) | .333 (-14%) | .390 (-6%) | .723 (-10%) | -830.0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 147 | 596 | 91 | 190 | 34 | 10 | 19 | 76 | 0 | 35 | 27 | .319 | .258 (+23%) | .332 (+7%) | .393 (+28%) | .726 (+18%) | 1948.2 |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 127 | 530 | 77 | 164 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 63 | 2 | 24 | 16 | .309 | .258 (+20%) | .331 (+3%) | .397 (+13%) | .728 (+8%) | 719.5 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 129 | 467 | 48 | 121 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 42 | 3 | 19 | 21 | .259 | .257 (+1%) | .323 (-10%) | .391 (-1%) | .715 (-5%) | -483.8 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 52 | 205 | 35 | 62 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 7 | 3 | .302 | .257 (+17%) | .324 (avg) | .394 (+18%) | .719 (+10%) | 262.1 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 93 | 385 | 63 | 122 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 53 | 2 | 13 | 11 | .317 | .257 (+23%) | .324 (+3%) | .394 (+28%) | .719 (+17%) | 262.1 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 147 | 595 | 102 | 172 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 60 | 9 | 40 | 22 | .289 | .256 (+13%) | .323 (+3%) | .392 (+5%) | .715 (+4%) | 404.8 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 147 | 580 | 69 | 167 | 26 | 3 | 10 | 84 | 9 | 24 | 20 | .288 | .255 (+13%) | .323 (-3%) | .387 (+2%) | .711 (-1%) | -199.3 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 147 | 563 | 64 | 151 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 63 | 4 | 38 | 16 | .268 | .258 (+4%) | .328 (-6%) | .399 (-7%) | .727 (-7%) | -749.6 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 144 | 611 | 80 | 177 | 28 | 2 | 16 | 63 | 7 | 22 | 35 | .290 | .257 (+12%) | .326 (-3%) | .393 (+7%) | .719 (+2%) | 126.8 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 138 | 541 | 65 | 146 | 28 | 2 | 10 | 52 | 3 | 22 | 24 | .270 | .246 (+10%) | .308 (-4%) | .371 (+3%) | .680 (avg) | -101.6 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 19 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 68 | 221 | 17 | 55 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 14 | .249 | .250 (-1%) | .312 (-12%) | .377 (-16%) | .690 (-14%) | 0.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 18 | 48 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CAL | AL | 124 | 197 | 11 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | .259 | .245 (+5%) | .310 (-10%) | .371 (-14%) | .682 (-12%) | -377.1 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,627 | 6,046 | 765 | 1,716 | 290 | 49 | 126 | 658 | 45 | 279 | 247 | .284 | — | — | — | — | 982 | ||
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 (1627 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 829 | 2989 | 375 | 850 | 71 | 336 | .284 |
| Away | 798 | 3057 | 390 | 866 | 55 | 321 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-10-03 | LAA | MIN | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-10-02 | LAA | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-28 | LAA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-26 | LAA | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-24 | LAA | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-22 | LAA | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-22 | LAA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-21 | LAA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-20 | LAA | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-17 | LAA | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | 1B | 21 | 17 | 150 | 12 | 2 | 17 |
| 1954 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | PHA | OF | 101 | 97 | 256 | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| 1954 | PHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | 1B | 144 | 143 | 1281 | 130 | 10 | 140 |
| 1956 | KC1 | 1B | 76 | 72 | 671 | 62 | 5 | 73 |
| 1956 | KC1 | 2B | 47 | 45 | 122 | 138 | 7 | 40 |
| 1956 | KC1 | OF | 7 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | 1B | 113 | 100 | 968 | 99 | 2 | 95 |
| 1957 | KC1 | 2B | 4 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | OF | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | 1B | 50 | 50 | 439 | 48 | 4 | 57 |
| 1958 | KC1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | CLE | 1B | 41 | 28 | 263 | 29 | 2 | 37 |
| 1958 | CLE | 2B | 27 | 23 | 49 | 65 | 3 | 16 |
| 1958 | CLE | 3B | 42 | 40 | 51 | 78 | 3 | 12 |
| 1958 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | CLE | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | CLE | 1B | 121 | 118 | 1039 | 110 | 6 | 98 |
| 1959 | CLE | 2B | 21 | 21 | 48 | 54 | 3 | 6 |
| 1959 | CLE | 3B | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | CLE | 1B | 147 | 147 | 1177 | 145 | 5 | 145 |
| 1960 | CLE | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CLE | SS | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | CLE | 1B | 141 | 139 | 1154 | 142 | 8 | 101 |
| 1961 | CLE | 2B | 7 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 2 | 7 |
| 1962 | MIN | 1B | 142 | 141 | 1193 | 134 | 10 | 133 |
| 1962 | MIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | 1B | 124 | 99 | 896 | 76 | 8 | 86 |
| 1963 | MIN | 2B | 18 | 18 | 44 | 45 | 4 | 9 |
| 1963 | MIN | 3B | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | MIN | 1B | 12 | 7 | 86 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| 1964 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAA | 1B | 48 | 25 | 282 | 30 | 0 | 22 |
| 1964 | LAA | 2B | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | LAA | 3B | 28 | 27 | 20 | 49 | 3 | 2 |
| 1964 | PHI | 1B | 17 | 11 | 123 | 11 | 1 | 9 |
| 1965 | CAL | 1B | 107 | 30 | 419 | 41 | 2 | 35 |
| 1965 | CAL | 2B | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1965 | CAL | 3B | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1963 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1962 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1961 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1960 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1959 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1958 | Gold Glove | 1B |
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 |
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Vic Power: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 13, 1954 and the final game on October 3, 1965, Vic Power built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1954), the Kansas City Athletics (1955 through 1958), the Cleveland Indians (1958 through 1961), the Minnesota Twins (1962 to 1964), the Los Angeles Angels (1964), the Philadelphia Phillies (1964), and the California Angels (1965). Power is listed as a first baseman at 6 feet, 0 inches and 186 pounds. The bio says Power batted and threw right-handed. Power was born on November 1, 1927, in Arecibo, P.R. The bio records the death on November 29, 2005, in Bayamon, P.R. Power's full given name, per the bio, is Victor Pellot Power.
The batting record for Power: 1,627 games, 1,716 hits in 6,046 at bats, and a .284 average, adding 126 homers, 658 RBI, and 45 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .315 and the slugging percentage .411, for an OPS of .725.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vic Power
- What years did Vic Power play?
- Vic Power played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1965.
- Was Vic Power a pitcher?
- No. Vic Power was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Vic Power hit?
- Vic Power hit 126 career home runs with 1,716 hits.
- What teams did Vic Power play for?
- Vic Power played for 5 teams: the Kansas City Athletics (1954–1958), the Cleveland Indians (1958–1961), the Minnesota Twins (1962–1964), the California Angels (1964–1965), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1964).
- Did Vic Power win an MVP award?
- No. Vic Power did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Vic Power win?
- Vic Power won 7 Gold Gloves (1958–1964). He was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Vic Power's career stats?
- In 1,627 games, Vic Power had 1,716 hits, 126 home runs, 658 RBI, 765 runs, and 45 stolen bases, with a .284 batting average.
- What position did Vic Power play?
- Vic Power played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Vic Power and how much did he weigh?
- Vic Power was listed at 6 feet and 186 pounds.
- How many home runs did Vic Power hit each season?
- Vic Power's home runs by season: 8 in 1954, 19 in 1955, 14 in 1956, 14 in 1957, 16 in 1958, 10 in 1959, 10 in 1960, 5 in 1961, 16 in 1962, 10 in 1963, 3 in 1964, and 1 in 1965. His most in one season was 19, in 1955.
- What was Vic Power's career batting average?
- Vic Power batted .284 over his career, with 1,716 hits in 6,046 at bats.
- How many RBI did Vic Power have?
- Vic Power drove in 658 runs in his career.
- Is Vic Power in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vic Power has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Vic Power make?
- Vic Power was selected to 4 All-Star Games.