Dante Powell facts for kids

LeJon Dante Powell was born on August 25, 1973. He is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder. He played for four seasons in the big leagues. Dante Powell played for the San Francisco Giants from 1997 to 1998 and again in 2001. He also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1999.

Dante Powell's Baseball Journey

Dante Powell is known for his time as an outfielder in professional baseball. An outfielder is a player who fields the ball in the far part of the baseball field. He played at the highest level of the sport, Major League Baseball.

Starting His Career

Dante Powell was born in Long Beach, California. Like many young athletes, he dreamed of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by MLB teams more than once. This shows that scouts saw a lot of potential in his skills.

Playing in the Major Leagues

Powell made his big league debut on April 15, 1997. He started his MLB career with the San Francisco Giants. He played for the Giants for two seasons, 1997 and 1998. After that, he moved to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 1999 season.

He returned to the San Francisco Giants in 2001 for his final MLB season. Over his career, he played in a total of four seasons. His statistics include a batting average of .270, 2 home runs, and 5 runs batted in. These numbers show his contributions to the teams he played for.

What is an Outfielder?

An outfielder's main job is to catch fly balls hit into the outfield. They also throw the ball back to the infield to prevent runners from scoring. Outfielders need to be fast, have strong arms, and be good at judging where the ball will land. Dante Powell played this important position during his time in MLB.

External Links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
• Retrosheet