Abner Powell

Abner Powell
Powell in 1890
Pitcher
Born: (1860-12-15)December 15, 1860
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: August 7, 1953(1953-08-07) (aged 92)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 4, 1884, for the Washington Nationals
Last MLB appearance
October 13, 1886, for the Cincinnati Red Stockings (AA)
MLB statistics
WinsLosses8-18
Earned run average4.00
Strikeouts97
Teams

Abner Charles Powell (December 15, 1860 – August 7, 1953) was an American Major League Baseball player who was a member of the Washington Nationals of the Union Association in 1884.

He later played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1886. He also managed and owned several teams, and is best known for his innovations as a manager.