Ray Powell (baseball)

Raymond Reath Powell (November 20, 1888 – October 16, 1962), was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1913-1924. Powell played for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Braves.

Ray Powell
Outfielder
Born: (1888-11-20)November 20, 1888
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Died: October 16, 1962(1962-10-16) (aged 73)
Chillicothe, Missouri
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 16, 1913, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 1924, for the Boston Braves
MLB statistics
Batting average.268
Hits890
Runs batted in276
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Led NL in triples in 1921

In 875 games over nine seasons, Powell posted a .268 batting average (890-for-3324) with 467 runs, 117 doubles, 67 triples, 35 home runs, 276 RBI, 51 stolen bases, 321 bases on balls, .336 on-base percentage and .375 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .959 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions.


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