Ross Powell
| Ross Powell | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 24, 1968 Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
| Died: October 25, 2017 (aged 49) Lucas, Texas | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 1993, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 1995, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–5 |
| Earned run average | 5.40 |
| Strikeouts | 42 |
| Innings pitched | 531⁄3 |
| Teams | |
Ross John Powell (January 24, 1968 – October 25, 2017) was an American
A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he attended the University of Michigan, and in 1988 he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]
Powell was a third-round selection by Cincinnati in the
In April 1994, Powell was traded to Houston in a deal for
The 1995 season started late because of the strike. Powell made seven relief appearances for Houston between April 27 and May 13, but was treated harshly, allowing ten hits, eight bases on balls and nine earned runs in five innings pitched. He returned to Triple-A for six weeks, then was recalled by the Astros in July. His effectiveness returned, as he allowed two earned runs in four innings pitched and eight appearances. Then, on July 28, his contract was sold to the Pirates.
After four appearances out of the Pittsburgh
Throughout his MLB career Powell played in 48 games, with four starts. He never collected a big-league win and ended his career with a 0–5 win–loss record. In 531⁄3 innings pitched, he gave up 52 hits, 32 bases on balls, and 32 earned runs. He struck out 42. His professional baseball career lasted for eight seasons (1989–96).
Two decades after leaving baseball, Powell, 49, who had opened a lawn-care company, was found dead of
References
- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Philadelphia Phillies 5, Cincinnati Reds 3". retrosheet.org. September 5, 1993. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ "Montreal Expos 4, Cincinnati Reds 2". retrosheet.org. September 11, 1993. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ Rogers, Brooke (October 26, 2017). "Former Major League Baseball Pitcher And His Father Die From CO Poisoning". dfw.cbslocal.com. CBS DFW. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet, or Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)