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United States Boog Powell is an accomplished former MLB first baseman and left fielder, widely recognized for his successful playing career and community involvement.
Boog Powell opened Boog's Barbecue at Camden Yards, which has been a pioneering and successful food vendor during Oriole games since April 1992, still operating today.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Powell appeared in over ten different television commercials for Miller Lite beer, including a memorable one with umpire Jim Honochick.
Boog Powell was signed as an outfielder for the Long Island Ducks, an independent baseball team in the Atlantic League, in April 2023.
John Wesley “Boog” Powell was born on August 17, 1941, in Lakeland, Florida. His journey in baseball began early, playing in the 1954 Little League World Series with his hometown team. After relocating to Key West at age 15, he continued his baseball career, leading Key West High School to a state championship. His nickname “Boog” was given to him by his father, a southern colloquialism for a mischievous child. Powell signed with the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent in 1959, embarking on a notable professional career.
Powell played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1961 to 1974, primarily as a first baseman and left fielder. He quickly made an impact, hitting 25 home runs in 1963. In 1964, he led the American League with a .606 slugging percentage and hit a career-high 39 home runs. He was a key member of the Orioles dynasty that won two World Series championships in 1966 and 1970, and four American League pennants between 1966 and 1971. In 1966, he had the highest batting average (.357) of any player in the World Series, and in 1970, he was named the American League Most Valuable Player, hitting 35 home runs and driving in 114 runs. He was also a four-time All-Star, participating from 1968 to 1971.
After his successful tenure with the Orioles, Powell played for the Cleveland Indians from 1975 to 1976, where he had a strong season in 1975 with a .297 batting average and 27 home runs. He concluded his playing career in 1977 as a pinch-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over his 17-season career, Powell amassed 339 home runs, 1,187 runs batted in, and a .266 batting average. In 1979, he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame. Beyond his playing days, Powell has remained a prominent figure, opening “Boog’s Barbecue” at Camden Yards in 1992, which continues to operate.
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