Les Powers
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1938-1939)
Les Powers was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1939 for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 21 career games, he hit .327 with 18 hits and 2 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 79.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/13/1978 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1938-09-17
- Last Game
- 1939-06-03
Full name: Leslie Edwin Powers
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 | .327 | .373 | .382 | .755 | 79 |
Career AVG .327 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +19.6% above league average.
Career OBP .373 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.
Career SLG .382 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .755 vs. league average .735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 19 | 52 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .346 | .274 (+26%) | .342 (+15%) | .393 (+3%) | .735 (+8%) | 79.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 21 | 55 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .327 | — | — | — | — | 79 | ||
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 (21 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 31 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .323 |
| Away | 7 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-06-03 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-06-01 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-05-29 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-23 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-07 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-06 | PHI | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-05-05 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1939-05-04 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-03 | PHI | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-02 | PHI | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1931, 1932 |
Les Powers: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 17, 1938 and the final game on June 3, 1939, Les Powers built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the New York Giants (1938) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1939). The bio lists Powers as a first baseman who both batted and threw left-handed. Powers is listed at 6-foot-0 and 175 pounds. The birth record reads November 5, 1909, in Seattle, WA, USA. The bio records the death on November 13, 1978, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. Powers's full given name, per the bio, is Leslie Edwin Powers.
Powers collected 18 hits in 55 at bats across 21 games, good for a .327 batting average, plus 2 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .373 and .382 give Powers a career OPS of .755. Over the seasons Powers played, league hitters batted .274; the .327 career figure is 19.6% above that. The hits column peaks at 18, in 1939. In 1939, a season of regular play, Powers hit .346 while the league hit .274.
Frequently Asked Questions about Les Powers
- What years did Les Powers play?
- Les Powers played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1939.
- Was Les Powers a pitcher?
- No. Les Powers was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Les Powers hit?
- Les Powers hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What teams did Les Powers play for?
- Les Powers played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1938) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1939).
- What were Les Powers's career stats?
- In 21 games, Les Powers had 18 hits, 2 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .327 batting average.
- What position did Les Powers play?
- Les Powers played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Les Powers and how much did he weigh?
- Les Powers was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Les Powers's career batting average?
- Les Powers batted .327 over his career, with 18 hits in 55 at bats.
- How many RBI did Les Powers have?
- Les Powers drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Les Powers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Les Powers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.