Career Summary
Jake Powell played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1936-1940. Over 5 seasons, he appeared in 281 games, batting .271 with 13 home runs and 129 RBI. He also appeared in 8 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 90 | 343 | 67 | 106 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 51 | 33 | 32 | 16 | .309 | .370 | .429 | .799 |
| 1937 | 100 | 378 | 56 | 98 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 25 | 37 | 7 | .259 | .310 | .357 | .667 |
| 1938 | 46 | 169 | 27 | 42 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 3 | .249 | .317 | .367 | .684 |
| 1939 | 31 | 86 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 1 | .244 | .264 | .349 | .613 |
| 1940 | 14 | 34 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .206 | .229 | .206 | .435 |
| Career | 281 | 1010 | 166 | 274 | 52 | 8 | 13 | 129 | 77 | 102 | 27 | .271 | .323 | .377 | .700 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 6 | 22 | -- | 10 | -- | -- | 1 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | .455 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1937 | 1 | 1 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1938 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 8 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .435 | .435 | .565 | 1.000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Jake Powell play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Jake Powell appeared in 8 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Jake Powell didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Jake Powell's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Jake Powell born?
Jake Powell was born in Silver Spring, MD, USA. Jake Powell went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1936-1940, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Jake Powell's career stats with the Yankees?
Jake Powell compiled a .271 batting average, 13 home runs, 129 RBI, and 274 hits across 281 games for the New York Yankees. Jake Powell's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1936-1940 seasons.