Oliver Powers is originally from Newtown, CT and attended Salisbury School, an all-boys private college-preparatory boarding school, in Connecticut.  Previously attending Radford University during his first two years of college, Powers had to sit out for the 2014-2015 season due to NCAA transfer regulations.  He participated in 21 games during his two seasons with the Highlanders at Radford University.  Powers made 16appearances, going 1-0 with a 3.55 ERA.  In his freshman year, he forced 7 strikeouts in 12.2 innings.  He also earned the title twice for First Team All-Western New England Prep Baseball League.