Jim Powers

Jim Powers was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1868, whose career spanned a brief period from 1890 to 1890. Powers played during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on strategic play, to a more offensive-oriented style that would emerge in subsequent decades. He made his Major League debut on April 18, 1890, showcasing his skills on the mound for a short stint until May 11 of the same year. Throughout his career, Powers recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.7. Despite facing challenges on the field, he managed to strike out three batters over his limited appearances. While his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Powers contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history during a pivotal era of development and change in baseball.