Steve Powers (baseball)
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Steve Powers was a designated hitter/pitcher who is most notable for winning the 1976 College World Series
Most Outstanding Player
award while a senior at University of Arizona
. He is one of three players from University of Arizona to win that award. The others are Terry Francona
and Mike Senne
.
In 1975, he was selected in the eighth round of the amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers
, but he never signed with them. In one 1976 draft, he was taken in the second round by the Philadelphia Phillies
. In another 1976 draft, he was taken in the first round - 18th overall, by the Pittsburgh Pirates
. He played professionally until 1978, going 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA in three games for the Waterloo Indians
in his final season.
He was inducted into the University of Arizona Hall of Fame in 1994.
1976 College World Series
The 1976 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 11 to June 19. The thirtieth tournament's champion was the University of Arizona, coached by Jerry Kindall...
Most Outstanding Player
College World Series Most Outstanding Player
The College World Series Most Outstanding Player is an award for the best individual performance during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The recipient of the award is announced at the completion of the College World Series Championship Game...
award while a senior at University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
. He is one of three players from University of Arizona to win that award. The others are Terry Francona
Terry Francona
Terry Jon Francona , nicknamed "Tito," is a former Major League Baseball manager and a former player. He was a first baseman and outfielder in the majors from 1981 to 1990. After retiring as a player, he managed several minor league teams in the 1990s before managing the Philadelphia Phillies for...
and Mike Senne
Mike Senne
Michael D. Senne was an outfielder who is most notable for winning the 1986 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a senior at University of Arizona. He is one of three players from University of Arizona to win that award...
.
In 1975, he was selected in the eighth round of the amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
, but he never signed with them. In one 1976 draft, he was taken in the second round by the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. In another 1976 draft, he was taken in the first round - 18th overall, by the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. He played professionally until 1978, going 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA in three games for the Waterloo Indians
Waterloo Indians
The Waterloo Indians were a minor league baseball team that played from 1977 to 1988 in the Midwest League. They played their home games at Riverfront Stadium and were affiliated with the Cleveland Indians. They were located in Waterloo, Iowa....
in his final season.
He was inducted into the University of Arizona Hall of Fame in 1994.