Herschel Mack "Boog" Powell IV (born January 14, 1993) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Powell attended

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, and

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Oakland Athletics

The

selected Powell in the 20th round of the

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. He made his professional debut that season with the

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. in 2013 he played for the

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. Powell started 2014 with the

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. In June he was named the MVP of the

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All-Star Game. He was later promoted to the

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. In July, Powell was suspended 50 games after testing positive for an

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Tampa Bay Rays

On January 10, 2015, the Athletics traded Powell,

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, and Daniel Robertson to the

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for

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and

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. He attended major league spring training in 2015.

Seattle Mariners

On November 5, 2015, the Rays traded Powell,

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, and

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to the

for

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, and

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. The Mariners added him to their 40-man roster after the season. On June 23, 2016, Powell accepted an 80-game suspension for a second positive test for banned substances. The Mariners promoted him to the major leagues on April 29, 2017, and he made his major league debut against the

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on that day.

Oakland Athletics (second stint)

On August 6, 2017, the Mariners traded Powell back to the

for

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. Powell was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple-A on September 1, 2018. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.

San Diego Padres

On January 24, 2019, Powell signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. In 105 games for the Triple–A

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, 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.

Cincinnati Reds

On January 10, 2020, Powell signed a minor league deal with the

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. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. On September 7, Powell was released by the Reds organization.

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On March 23, 2021, Powell signed with the

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of the

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. 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

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. 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

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of the

. 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

of the

. In 67 games for the Ducks, he batted .285/.378/.410 with 6 home runs, 35 RBI, and 18 stolen bases.

Milwaukee Milkmen

On December 19, 2023, Powell signed with the

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of the

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. On April 19, 2024, Powell announced his retirement from playing in an

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Personal life

Powell is nicknamed "Boog" after the former

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first baseman and 1970

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Boog Powell John Wesley "Boog" Powell (born August 17, 1941) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and left fielder from through , most prominently as a member of the Baltimore Orioles dyn ...

, 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.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Powell, Boog 1993 births Living people Baseball players from Irvine, California Major League Baseball outfielders Seattle Mariners players Oakland Athletics players Arizona League Athletics players Vermont Lake Monsters players Beloit Snappers players Stockton Ports players Mesa Solar Sox players Montgomery Biscuits players Durham Bulls players Tacoma Rainiers players Águilas Cibaeñas players American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Nashville Sounds players El Paso Chihuahuas players Estrellas Orientales players Gastonia Honey Hunters players Long Island Ducks players Mission Viejo High School alumni