Hosken Powell facts for kids
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| Right fielder | |||
| Born: May 14, 1955 Selma, Alabama, 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 (born May 14, 1955) is a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1978 to 1983. During his career, he played for the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays. Hosken was an outfielder, meaning he played in the large grassy area of the baseball field. He threw and batted with his left hand. He was about 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 175 pounds. Before playing professionally, he went to Chipola College in Marianna, Florida.
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Hosken Powell's Baseball Journey
Hosken Powell began his baseball journey when he was chosen by the Minnesota Twins. This happened in the June 1975 amateur draft. He showed great skill early on. In his first three seasons playing professional baseball, he had a batting average over .300. This is a very good score.
Starting Out in Baseball
In 1976, Hosken was named an All-Star in the Class A California League. He was excellent that year. He led the league in runs scored, which means he crossed home plate more than anyone else. His batting average was also very high, at .345. These early successes showed he was a promising player.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Hosken Powell made his big league debut in 1978. He started as the right fielder and lead-off batter for the Minnesota Twins. In his very first game on Opening Day, he got one hit in four tries. This hit was an infield hit against pitcher Glenn Abbott.
His Time with the Twins
In his first season (1978), Powell started 99 games in right field. He hit for a .247 batting average. In 1979, he had his best batting average year, hitting .293. He started in 81 games that season. In 1980, Powell played in 137 games, starting 118 of them. He got a career-high 127 hits. However, his batting average dropped to .262. He also made nine errors that year, which was the most among right fielders in the American League.
The 1981 season was shorter due to a strike. This was Hosken's last year with the Twins. He played in 80 games and started 65 of them. His batting average was .239. After the season, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in December.
Moving to the Blue Jays
In 1982, Hosken played for the Toronto Blue Jays. He appeared in 112 games as a reserve outfielder and designated hitter. He improved his batting average to .275 that year. However, he was released by the Blue Jays after playing for only half of the 1983 season.
After leaving the Blue Jays, Hosken returned to the minor leagues. He played for the Triple-A Vancouver Canadians. This team was part of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He played a full season with Vancouver in 1984. He was not called back up to the Brewers' main team. His final professional season was in 1985, when he played in the Mexican League.
Career Highlights
Hosken Powell played in 594 games during his six seasons in Major League Baseball. He had a total of 470 hits. These hits included 78 doubles, 17 triples, and 17 home runs. His overall batting average was .259 in 1,816 at bats.
