Hosken Powell facts for kids
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| Right fielder | |||
| Born: May 14, 1955 Selma, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Died: June 27, 2025 (aged 70) Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
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| April 5, 1978, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| July 1, 1983, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
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| Batting average | .259 | ||
| Home runs | 17 | ||
| Runs batted in | 160 | ||
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Hosken Powell was a professional baseball player from the United States. He was born on May 14, 1955, and passed away on June 27, 2025. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six seasons, from 1978 to 1983. Hosken was an outfielder for the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays. He threw and batted with his left hand. He was 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 175 pounds. Before playing professionally, he went to Chipola College in Marianna, Florida.
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Playing Baseball: Hosken Powell's Career
Hosken Powell was chosen by the Minnesota Twins in the 1975 amateur draft. This was a special event where baseball teams pick new players. For his first three years playing professional baseball, he was a very good hitter. He had a batting average over .300. This means he got a hit more than 30% of the times he tried to hit the ball.
Early Success and All-Star Status
In 1976, Hosken was named an All-Star in the Class A California League. He was one of the best players in that league. He led the league in runs scored and had an impressive batting average of .345.
Making it to the Major Leagues
Hosken Powell started his MLB career on Opening Day 1978 with the Minnesota Twins. He was the starting right fielder and the lead-off batter. In his very first game, he got one hit. He played in 99 games as a starter that season.
In 1979, Hosken had his best batting average in the MLB, hitting .293. He started in 81 games that year. The next year, in 1980, he played in 137 games, with 118 starts. He got a career-high 127 hits. However, his batting average dropped to .262.
Moving to the Blue Jays
The 1981 season was Hosken's last year with the Minnesota Twins. He played in 80 games and batted .239. On December 28, 1981, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 1982, Hosken played in 112 games for the Blue Jays. He was often a reserve outfielder or a designated hitter. He improved his batting average to .275 that season. After playing for half of the 1983 season, Hosken was released by the Blue Jays.
Final Years in Baseball
After leaving the MLB, Hosken Powell played in the minor leagues. He played for the Vancouver Canadians, a Triple-A team. He played his last professional season in 1985 in the Mexican League.
Overall, Hosken Powell played in 594 games during his six seasons in Major League Baseball. He had 470 hits, including 78 doubles, 17 triples, and 17 home runs. His career batting average was .259.
Hosken Powell's Passing
Hosken Powell passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 70.
