Boog Powell (outfielder)

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Boog Powell

| image = Boog Powell 2017.jpg

| caption = Powell with the Oakland Athletics in 2017

| team =

| number =

| position = Outfielder

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|1|14}}

| birth_place = Irvine, California, U.S.

| bats = Left

| throws = Left

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = April 29

| debutyear = 2017

| debutteam = Seattle Mariners

| finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = April 6

| finalyear = 2018

| finalteam = Oakland Athletics

| statyear =

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Batting average

| stat1value = .262

| stat2label = Home runs

| stat2value = 3

| stat3label = Runs batted in

| stat3value = 12

| teams =

Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2017}})
Oakland Athletics ({{mlby|2017}}–{{mlby|2018}})

}}

Herschel Mack "Boog" Powell IV (born January 14, 1993) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics.

Career

Powell attended Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, California, and Orange Coast College.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/28/boog-powell-to-get-an-impressive-homecoming-welcome-at-angel-stadium/ |title=Boog Powell to get an impressive homecoming welcome at Angel Stadium |last=Gallegos |first=Martin |date=August 29, 2017 |newspaper=The Mercury News |language=en-US |access-date=July 25, 2019}}

=Oakland Athletics=

The Oakland Athletics selected Powell in the 20th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite news |url=https://napavalleyregister.com/sports/on-deck-boog-powell/article_1204b50a-6d8c-562d-be82-4fa620e8fa4b.html |title=On deck: Boog Powell |last=Miller |first=Harrell |website=Napa Valley Register |language=en |access-date=July 26, 2019 |date=November 8, 2014 |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114171420/https://napavalleyregister.com/sports/on-deck-boog-powell/article_1204b50a-6d8c-562d-be82-4fa620e8fa4b.html |archive-date=January 14, 2015}} He made his professional debut that season with the Arizona League Athletics. in 2013 he played for the Vermont Lake Monsters. Powell started 2014 with the Beloit Snappers. In June he was named the MVP of the Midwest League All-Star Game.{{Cite web |url=http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2014/06/boog_powell_-_not_that_one_-_e.html |title=Boog Powell - not that one - earns Midwest Classic MVP honors |last=Kaminski |first=Steve |website=MLive.com |date=June 18, 2014 |access-date=December 11, 2014}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-80324444 |title=Powell lives dream as All-Star MVP |last=Lester |first=Brian |website=MiLB.com |access-date=December 11, 2014 |date=June 17, 2014}} He was later promoted to the Stockton Ports.{{Cite news |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-81332474 |title=Powell plates go-ahead run in Ports' debut |last=Senier |first=Jake |website=MiLB.com |access-date=December 11, 2014 |date=June 24, 2014}} In July, Powell was suspended 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine.{{Cite news |url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/gcs-83514588 |title=A's outfielder Powell suspended 50 games |last=Wild |first=Danny |website=MiLB.com |access-date=December 11, 2014 |date=July 7, 2014}}{{cite news |url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/minor-leaguer-herschel-powell-suspended-drugs |title=A's minor leaguer Herschel Powell suspended for drugs |work=CSN Bay Area |access-date=December 11, 2014 |date=July 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911235759/http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/minor-leaguer-herschel-powell-suspended-drugs |archive-date=September 11, 2014 |url-status=dead}}

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On January 10, 2015, the Athletics traded Powell, John Jaso, and Daniel Robertson to the Tampa Bay Rays for Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar.{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12145824 |title=A's get Ben Zobrist, Yunel Escobar |date=January 13, 2015 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=January 15, 2015}} He attended major league spring training in 2015.

=Seattle Mariners=

On November 5, 2015, the Rays traded Powell, Nate Karns, and C. J. Riefenhauser to the Seattle Mariners for Brad Miller, Logan Morrison, and Danny Farquhar.{{cite web |url=https://sports.mynorthwest.com/53551/mariners-send-brad-miller-logan-morrison-to-rays-in-6-player-trade/ |title=Mariners send Brad Miller, Logan Morrison to Rays in 6-player trade |first=Brent |last=Stecker |date=November 5, 2015 |access-date=November 5, 2015 |work=MyNorthwest.com}} The Mariners added him to their 40-man roster after the season.{{Cite web |last=Johns |first=Greg |title=Mariners designate pitcher Danny Hultzen |url=http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/157779060/mariners-designate-pitcher-danny-hultzen |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121123823/http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/157779060/mariners-designate-pitcher-danny-hultzen |archive-date=November 21, 2015 |access-date=November 19, 2016 |website=MLB.com}} On June 23, 2016, Powell accepted an 80-game suspension for a second positive test for banned substances.{{Cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/16460942/boog-powell-seattle-mariners-suspended-80-games-testing-positive-banned-performance-enhancing-substance |title=Mariners minor leaguer Boog Powell gets 80-game suspension for PEDs |work=ESPN.com |access-date=November 19, 2016 |date=June 23, 2016 |agency=Associated Press}} The Mariners promoted him to the major leagues on April 29, 2017,{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/mlb/seattle-mariners/mariners-insider-blog/article147586429.html |title=Mariners recall Powell after placing Scribner on disabled list |last=Dutton |first=Bob |date=April 29, 2017 |website=The News Tribune |access-date=July 26, 2019}} and he made his major league debut against the Cleveland Indians on that day.{{Cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE201704290.shtml |title=Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Indians Box Score, April 29, 2017 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=July 26, 2019}}

=Oakland Athletics (second stint)=

On August 6, 2017, the Mariners traded Powell back to the Oakland Athletics for Yonder Alonso.{{Cite tweet |author=Oakland A's |author-link=Oakland Athletics |user=Athletics |number=894243019183996928 |date=August 6, 2017 |title=#Athletics trade first baseman Yonder Alonso to the Seattle Mariners for outfielder Boog Powell. |language=en |access-date=July 26, 2019}}

Powell was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple-A on September 1, 2018.{{cite news |last=Hall|first=Alex|url=https://www.athleticsnation.com/2018/9/1/17809794/oakland-as-september-callups-matt-joyce-injury-disabled-list-bruce-maxwell-dfa|title=Oakland A's call up 8 players in flurry of September moves|website=Athletics Nation|publisher=SB Nation|date=September 1, 2018|access-date=September 1, 2018}} He elected free agency following the season on November 2.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}

=San Diego Padres=

On January 24, 2019, Powell signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/padres-sign-chris-stewart-boog-powell.html|title=Padres Sign Chris Stewart, Boog Powell To Minor League Deals|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 25, 2019|access-date=January 25, 2019}} In 105 games for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, he batted .288/.391/.438 with eight home runs, 37 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. Powell elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|first=Matt|last=Eddy|website=Baseball America|date=November 7, 2019|access-date=November 7, 2019}}

=Cincinnati Reds=

On January 10, 2020, Powell signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web | last=Adler | first=David | title=2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled | website=MLB.com | date=2020-06-30 | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled | access-date=2024-12-14}} On September 7, Powell was released by the Reds organization.{{Cite web |last=Byrne |first=Connor |date=2020-09-07 |title=Reds Release Boog Powell, Alex Powers |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/09/reds-release-boog-powell-alex-powers.html |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}

=Gastonia Honey Hunters=

On March 23, 2021, Powell signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Powell played in 100 games for Gastonia, hitting .342/.440/.539 with 10 home runs and 52 RBI.

=Long Island Ducks=

On October 9, 2021, Powell was traded to the Long Island Ducks.{{cite web|url=https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2021/10/saturdays-transactions-134/|title=Saturday's Transactions|date=October 10, 2021|access-date=October 10, 2021|work=Federal News Network}} Powell collected 3 hits in 8 at-bats across 2 contests for the Ducks. He became a free agent following the season.

=Lexington Legends=

On April 4, 2022, Powell signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/|title = Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions}} He was released on September 1, 2022. In 70 games he hit .312/.415/.486 with 9 home runs, 32 RBIs and 19 stolen bases.

=Long Island Ducks (second stint)=

On April 3, 2023, Powell signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web|url=https://liducks.com/former-mlb-outfielder-boog-powell-joins-ducks/|title=Former MLB Outfielder Boog Powell Joins Ducks|work=Long Island Ducks|date=April 3, 2023|access-date=April 3, 2023}} In 67 games for the Ducks, he batted .285/.378/.410 with 6 home runs, 35 RBI, and 18 stolen bases.{{Cite web |title=2023 Long Island Ducks Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=7ffa5a60 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}

=Milwaukee Milkmen=

On December 19, 2023, Powell signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=2023 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/|access-date=December 20, 2023|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}

On April 19, 2024, Powell announced his retirement from playing in an Instagram post.{{Cite Instagram |last=Powell |first=Boog |user=boogpowell15 |postid=C59PRl5yewW |date=April 19, 2024 |title=This comes with a heavy heart… After 12 professional seasons of baseball I am finally going to hang them up. It has been a journey of… |language=en |access-date=May 14, 2024}}

Personal life

Powell is nicknamed "Boog" after the former Baltimore Orioles first baseman and 1970 AL MVP Boog Powell, with whom he shares no relation. His father gave him the nickname as a child in order to avoid confusion, since Powell shares a name with his father, grandfather and great-grandfather.{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-Boog-Powell-to-meet-his-namesake-Tuesday-11948264.php|title=A's Boog Powell hits 1st HR, will meet the Orioles' Boog Powell on Tuesday|first=Susan|last=Slusser|date=August 21, 2017|access-date=August 22, 2017|work=sfgate.com}}