Ike Powers
Born: 3/13/1906 in Hancock, MD, USA
Died: 12/22/1968 in Berkeley Springs, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-07-26 | Final Game: 1928-09-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: John Lloyd Powers
Biography
Ike Powers was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1906, who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 until 1928. A member of the early 20th-century baseball scene, Powers made a brief but notable appearance in a time when the sport was evolving in response to changing dynamics and fan expectations. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 2-1, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff.
Powers finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5, a statistic that reflected the competitive nature of the league during his playing years. He recorded a total of 7 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his capacity to perform under pressure and secure victories for his team. Although his time in the Major Leagues was short, his contributions as a pitcher during this transitional period in baseball history highlighted the significance of player versatility and strategy as the game continued to develop.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 38.0 | 34 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 4.50 | -51.6 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12.0 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 4.50 | -619.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.600 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 20 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHA | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | PHA | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |