Les Powers
Born: 11/5/1909 in Seattle, WA, USA
Died: 11/13/1978 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-09-17 | Final Game: 1939-06-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Leslie Edwin Powers
Biography
Les Powers was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career that spanned the 1938 and 1939 seasons. Born in 1909, Powers played as a position player and participated in a total of 21 games. He achieved remarkable success at the plate, recording 18 hits and finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .327. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 2 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts.
Playing during a transitional era in baseball, Powers' career came at a time when the game was evolving both in strategy and style. His ability to hit for average showcased his skill as a contact hitter, a crucial asset in the pre-World War II landscape of baseball. Although his time in the major leagues was short, Powers' impressive batting performance left a lasting impression, reflecting the talent that existed within the sport during that period. His career, though limited in scope, remains a noteworthy chapter in the annals of baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 | 29.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.276 | 0.323 | 0.448 | 0.771 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 |
| 1934 | 13.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.455 | 0.538 | 0.909 | 1.447 |
| 1937 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 55 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.327 | 0.373 | 0.382 | 0.755 | 72.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 19 | 52 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.346 | 72.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 0 | 112 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | 1B | 13 | 0 | 112 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1931, 1932 |