About Brian Powell
Lived 1973 – 2009 (aged 35). Brian Powell was an American baseball player.
William Brian Powell (October 10, 1973 – October 5, 2009) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from Bainbridge, Georgia, who played in the majors from to for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Francisco Giants.
Career
He played collegiate baseball for the University of Georgia and led the Southeastern Conference in strikeouts during the 1995 season.
In 2001, he pitched a no-hitter for the minor league baseball team, New Orleans Zephyrs, then the Houston Astros Triple-A team.
In 2005, he played again for the Zephyrs, then the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals.
Death He died on October 5, 2009, in Tallahassee, Florida, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, just 4 days ahead of his 36th birthday.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian Powell?
American baseball player (1973-2009)
When was Brian Powell born?
Brian Powell was born on 10 October 1973 in Bainbridge.
When did Brian Powell die?
Brian Powell died on 5 October 2009 in Tallahassee.
What was Brian Powell's occupation?
Brian Powell was a baseball player.
What nationality was Brian Powell?
Brian Powell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Powell (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Powell. https://biography.guide/brian-powell/
MLA: "Brian Powell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-powell/.
Chicago: "Brian Powell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brian-powell/.
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