Brian Powell
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William Brian Powell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.
- School University of Georgia
- Debut June 27, 1998
- Final Game September 24, 2004
- Born October 10, 1973 in Bainbridge, GA USA
- Died October 5, 2009 in Tallahassee, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Brian Powell pitched six seasons in the major leagues for four different teams. He pitched one game each with the 2001 Houston Astros and the 2003 San Francisco Giants, both of which won their division.
He was at the University of Georgia at the same time as Chris Stowers. Powell was a second-round draft pick in 1995 and went 6-1 with two minor league teams in 1995. Moving up the system, he was 10-2 with two teams in 1998 and made his major league debut in June 1998.
Brian spent part or all of 1999-2001 and 2005 with New Orleans.
He allowed 16 baserunners and 10 runs in 6 2/3 IP in the 1994 Baseball World Cup as one of Team USA's worst performers.
Powell died in 2009 at age 35 of what police called a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
