 In , he reached a career high in batting average, at .293, and started in 81 games — half the Twins' regular-season schedule.In , Powell appeared in 137 games, 118 as a starter, and had a career-high 127 hits, but his average fell to .262 and had only 28 extra-base hits, including six home runs.He led American League right-fielders in errors with nine.