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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 127 | 462 | 36 | 118 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 38 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 0.255 | -1035.3 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 147 | 596 | 91 | 190 | 34 | 10 | 19 | 76 | 0 | 35 | 27 | 0.319 | 1948.2 |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 127 | 530 | 77 | 164 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 63 | 2 | 24 | 16 | 0.309 | 719.5 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 129 | 467 | 48 | 121 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 42 | 3 | 19 | 21 | 0.259 | -605.4 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 93 | 385 | 63 | 122 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 53 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 0.317 | 974.3 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 52 | 205 | 35 | 62 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0.302 | 974.3 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 147 | 595 | 102 | 172 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 60 | 9 | 40 | 22 | 0.289 | 404.8 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 147 | 580 | 69 | 167 | 26 | 3 | 10 | 84 | 9 | 24 | 20 | 0.288 | -256.4 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 147 | 563 | 64 | 151 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 63 | 4 | 38 | 16 | 0.268 | -953.6 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 144 | 611 | 80 | 177 | 28 | 2 | 16 | 63 | 7 | 22 | 35 | 0.290 | 126.8 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 138 | 541 | 65 | 146 | 28 | 2 | 10 | 52 | 3 | 22 | 24 | 0.270 | -127.6 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 68 | 221 | 17 | 55 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 0.249 | -578.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 19 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.222 | -578.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 18 | 48 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.208 | -578.0 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 124 | 197 | 11 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 0.259 | -463.7 |
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 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | PHA | OF | 101 | 97 | 256 | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 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 | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | 1B | 50 | 50 | 439 | 48 | 4 | 57 |
| 1958 | KC1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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 | 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 | MIN | 1B | 12 | 7 | 86 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| 1964 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
| 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 |