Joe Powers (minors01)
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Joseph James Powers
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
- Born 1919
Pitcher Joe Powers spent a great deal of his career in the Evangeline League. He was there in the beginning of his career (1940-1941) and the end of his career (1949-1955). In between he also played four seasons in the Southern Association (1942-1943, 1946-1947) and spent time in the Southeastern League (1948) and Florida International League (1949). Powers had his most success from 1950 to 1952 when he posted records of 21-13, 20-6, and 17-8.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Hammond Berries | Evangeline League | 4th | none | Lost League Finals | replaced Joe Kracher July 28 | |
| 1951 | Hammond Berries | Evangeline League | 73-64 | 3rd | none | League Champs | |
| 1952 | Lafayette Bulls | Evangeline League | 74-65 | 4th | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1953 | New Iberia Cardinals | Evangeline League | 6th | none | replaced John Millard | ||
| 1954 | Baton Rouge Red Sticks | Evangeline League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Bill Spears May 23 | |
| 1955 | Lake Charles Lakers | Evangeline League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Jackie Bales |
