Joe Powers (minors01)

Joseph James Powers

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.

• Born ~1919

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Biographical Information

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.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1950	Hammond Berries	Evangeline League	21-17	4th	none	Lost League Finals	replaced Joe Kracher (50-48) on 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 Pelicans	Evangeline League	31-51	6th	none		replaced John Millard (2-8) on June 5
1954	Baton Rouge Red Sticks	Evangeline League		--	none	--	replaced by George Spears ??
1955	Lake Charles Lakers	Evangeline League	7-18	--	none	--	replaced by Jackie Bales (16-24) on May 7