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'''Grover David Powell''' (October 10, 1940 – May 21, 1985) was a [[pitcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]]. He played for the [[New York Mets]] in 1963.<ref>[http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/powelgr01.shtml "Grover Powell Statistics and History"]. ''baseball-reference.com''. Retrieved 2011-1-4.</ref> |
'''Grover David Powell''' (October 10, 1940 – May 21, 1985) was a [[pitcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]]. He played for the [[New York Mets]] in 1963.<ref>[http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/powelgr01.shtml "Grover Powell Statistics and History"]. ''baseball-reference.com''. Retrieved 2011-1-4.</ref> |
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==Major League Career== |
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The Mets signed Powell out of high school before their first season in 1962. Powell had actually been asked to leave his high school team and had not played with them since his sophomore year.<ref>http://www.ivy50.com/story.aspx?sid=1/5/2007 Grover Powell] at Ivy50.com. Retrieved 2013-7-03.</ref> After one full year in the minor leagues and part of a second, the Mets called Powell up in July of 1963. After making nine appearances in relief, he received an opportunity to start on August 20th. Powell responded by throwing a complete game shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing four hits<ref>[http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=powelgr01&t=p&year=1963 Grover Powell 1963 Pitching Gamelog] baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2013-7-03.</ref>.It would turn out to be his only Major League win. He made three more starts that season, and appeared in seven games in relief, being charged with one loss. |
The Mets signed Powell out of high school before their first season in 1962. Powell had actually been asked to leave his high school team and had not played with them since his sophomore year.<ref>http://www.ivy50.com/story.aspx?sid=1/5/2007 Grover Powell] at Ivy50.com. Retrieved 2013-7-03.</ref> After one full year in the minor leagues and part of a second, the Mets called Powell up in July of 1963. After making nine appearances in relief, he received an opportunity to start on August 20th. Powell responded by throwing a complete game shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing four hits<ref>[http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=powelgr01&t=p&year=1963 Grover Powell 1963 Pitching Gamelog] baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2013-7-03.</ref>.It would turn out to be his only Major League win. He made three more starts that season, and appeared in seven games in relief, being charged with one loss. |
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Grover Powell | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Sayre, Pennsylvania | October 10, 1940|
Died: May 21, 1985 Raleigh, North Carolina | (aged 44)|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
debut | |
July 13, 1963, for the New York Mets | |
Last appearance | |
September 29, 1963, for the New York Mets | |
Career statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1-1 |
Earned run average | 2.72 |
Strikeouts | 39 |
Teams | |
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Grover David Powell (October 10, 1940 – May 21, 1985) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Mets in 1963.[1]
Major League Career
The Mets signed Powell out of high school before their first season in 1962. Powell had actually been asked to leave his high school team and had not played with them since his sophomore year.[2] After one full year in the minor leagues and part of a second, the Mets called Powell up in July of 1963. After making nine appearances in relief, he received an opportunity to start on August 20th. Powell responded by throwing a complete game shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing four hits[3].It would turn out to be his only Major League win. He made three more starts that season, and appeared in seven games in relief, being charged with one loss.
References
- ^ "Grover Powell Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-1-4.
- ^ http://www.ivy50.com/story.aspx?sid=1/5/2007 Grover Powell] at Ivy50.com. Retrieved 2013-7-03.
- ^ Grover Powell 1963 Pitching Gamelog baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2013-7-03.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference