| Jack Powell | |
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_LCCN2014719449.jpg) Powellc. 1912 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1874-07-09)July 9, 1874 Bloomington, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: October 17, 1944(1944-10-17) (aged 70) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 23, 1897, for the Cleveland Spiders | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 24, 1912, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 245–254 |
| Earned run average | 2.97 |
| Strikeouts | 1,621 |
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John Joseph Powell (July 9, 1874 – October 17, 1944) was aMajor League Baseballpitcher at the end of the 19th century and the turn of the 20th century. He had a relatively successful 16-year career, which lasted from 1897 to 1912 – he won 245 games, but also lost 254 games. So, despite his impressive 2.97 career ERA, he holds the record for most wins by a pitcher with a career losing record.
Powell was born inBloomington, Illinois.[1] He made his debut with theCleveland Spiders in1897, and by1898 he became one of the best pitchers on the team. His 23 wins trailed only teammateCy Young. He was one of the star players sold to theSt. Louis Browns before the1899 season. He won 23 games again that year, which was three more than the Spiders had all year. After three successfulseasons, he was lured to the newAmerican League in1902, where he pitched for theSt. Louis Browns.
Powell was traded to theNew York Highlanders before the1904 season, where he went 23–19. However, after an 8–13 start in1905, he was traded back to theBrowns. By this time, the Browns had become one of the worst teams in the league. He had a 2.50 ERA over the last seven years of his career, but posted a 78–106 record. This was due partially to low run support, and partially to poor defense. Of the 619 runs he allowed in these seven years, 189 of them wereunearned.[2]
Powell retired after the1912 season. He died inChicago in 1944.
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