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Tom Poquette

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1973-1982 (1973-1982)
Proper Name
Thomas Arthur Poquette
Positions
OF (373) ... LF (242) ... RF (86) ... CF (37) ... DH (7)
Positions
OF - LF - RF - CF - DH
Height / Weight
5-10 / 175
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
October 30,1951
High School
Memorial (Eau Claire,WI)
Drafted/Signed
1970-4-81-Kansas City Royals
MLBAM ID
120674
Retrosheet#
poqut101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career12261273291013613.268.690

[Player Notes]

[1976] Topps All-Star Rookie

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA521OF212846100311141010073115.214.258.250.508.071.036.2403.2312.904.000.00
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2524OF104344431041810234652931422391483813074.302.361.430.791.215.128.3267.618.141.07172.00
1977Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2525OF10634243100236233141921542241413723169.292.337.412.749.167.120.3055.115.651.11171.00
1978Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2526OF802041644924302014902616692261529.216.259.338.597.201.122.2036.193.980.6451.00
1979Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2527OF212615000300140010052805.192.214.192.406.038.000.2173.5714.294.000.00
1979Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS1727OF63154145190223228730512661701140.331.365.429.794.149.098.3274.714.120.8877.00
1981Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS1729OF320000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1981Texas RangersALMLBTEX1629OF30642101007015110103117119.156.225.172.397.078.016.1567.041.410.200.00
1982Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA330OF2462491003104511100106918.145.206.161.367.097.016.1555.807.251.250.00
1973MLBTotal--KCA------212846100311141010073115.214.258.250.508.071.036.2403.2312.904.00AL1973
1976MLBTotal--KCA------104344431041810234652931422391483813074.302.361.430.792.215.128.3267.618.141.07172.00AL1976
1977MLBTotal--KCA------10634243100236233141921542241413723169.292.337.412.749.167.120.3055.115.651.11171.00AL1977
1978MLBTotal--KCA------802041644924302014902616692261529.216.259.338.597.201.123.2036.193.980.6451.00AL1978
1979MLBTotal--BOS,KCA------841801556902262291130612711981145.311.343.394.738.133.083.3124.555.561.2290.00AL1979
1981MLBTotal--BOS,TEX------33662101007015110103117319.152.219.167.386.076.015.1526.851.370.20AL1981
1982MLBTotal--KCA------2462491003104511100106918.145.206.161.367.097.016.1555.807.251.25AL1982
Tot:MLB (7 yrs)MLB45212261273296218101361313818215919724457135090239.268.317.373.690.170.104.2776.006.071.01122.60
Tot:AL (7 yrs)AL45212261273296218101361313818215919724457135090239.268.317.373.690.170.104.2776.006.071.01122.60

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1976Kansas City RoyalsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2451613200400230000051821.188.278.313.591.250.125.23111.1116.671.500.00
1977Kansas City RoyalsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs25260100000000000001601.167.167.167.334.000.000.1670.000.000.000.00
1978Kansas City RoyalsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs26110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (3 Yrs)Playoffs82314200400230000062522.174.240.261.501.174.087.2008.0012.001.50
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLB21OF20-84.019130232000.8701.00.242.1612.395.26
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLB24OF9888769.218814019318900.9791.90.252.2560.594.23
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLB24LF8476640.214914015415000.9741.80.232.0751.980.81
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLB24RF1712129.0400004040001.0002.40.312.7910.516.32
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLB24DH2--00000000.0000.00.000.001.21.99
1977Kansas City RoyalsALMLB25OF9687741.0177401181181001.0001.90.242.1659.390.63
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2188742-21Jack McKeondnq
1976Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2490721-104Whitey HerzogLost ALCS (Yankees)
1977Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA25102601-106Whitey HerzogLost ALCS (Yankees)
1978Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2692701-80Whitey HerzogLost ALCS (Yankees)
1979Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2791693-63Don Zimmerdnq
1979Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2785772-21Whitey Herzogdnq
1981Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2959490-3Ralph Houkdnq
1981Texas RangersALMLBTEX2957480-30Don Zimmerdnq
1982Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3090722-24Dick Howserdnq
9 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1989OmahaAmerAAAMinorKCAHitting Coach7472.50710.0Lost in Finals
1990OmahaAmerAAAMinorKCAHitting Coach8660.58900.0League Champions, AAA Champions
1991EugeneNwstA-MinorKCAManager4234.55328.0dnq
1992AppletonMidwAMinorKCAManager7062.53035.5Lost in Semi-Finals
1993MemphisSouAAMinorKCAManager6377.450514.0dnq
1994OmahaAmerAAAMinorKCAHitting Coach6876.472618.5dnq
1995OmahaAmerAAAMinorKCAHitting Coach7668.528312.0Lost in Semi-Finals
1996Kansas City RoyalsALMLBMLBKCAMinor League Hitting Coordinator7586.466524.0dnq
1997Kansas City RoyalsALMLBMLBKCAHitting Coach6794.416519.0dnq
1997Kansas City RoyalsALMLBMLBKCAMinor League Hitting Coordinator6794.416519.0dnq
1998Kansas City RoyalsALMLBMLBKCAHitting Coach7289.447316.5dnq
1999Charleston (Wv)SALAMinorKCAManager6180.433323.5dnq
2000SpokaneNwstA-MinorKCAManager3838.50033.0dnq
2001SpokaneNwstA-MinorKCAManager2254.289430.5dnq
2002SpokaneNwstA-MinorKCAManager2947.382320.0dnq
2003Arizona Royals IIArizRkMinorKCAHitting Coach2416.60068.0dnq
2004Arizona RoyalsArizRkMinorKCAHitting Coach2927.51858.0dnq
2005Arizona RoyalsArizRkMinorKCAHitting Coach3422.60725.0dnq
2006Arizona RoyalsArizRkMinorKCAHitting Coach3620.64320.5-
2007Arizona RoyalsArizRkMinorKCAHitting Coach2828.50059.0dnq
20 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1982-07-21Released by RoyalsNoHist
1982-01-15Signed contract with RoyalsKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1981-11-13Granted free agencyNoHist
1981-08-12Claimed on waivers from Red Sox by RangersTexas RangersNoHist
1980-10-08Activated from Disabled ListBoston Red SoxNoHist
1980-03-25DL - Slight tear in right rotator cuff *Collision at 2b*Boston Red SoxNoInjury
1979-06-13Traded from Kansas City Royals to Boston Red Sox for George ScottBoston Red SoxNoHist
1977-04-19Activated from Disabled ListKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1977-03-29DL - Chest virusKansas City RoyalsNoInjury
1976-07-15Activated from Disabled ListKansas City RoyalsNoHist
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Talent Ratings
Speed
57
Power
36
Contact
89
XBH
41
RBIs
56
Runs
39
Hitting
49
Durability
41
Team
.561

[Career Highlights]

[1970]  Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in Round #4 (#81) out of Memorial (Eau Claire,WI) ... Signing Scout: Dale McReynolds
[1973]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1976]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Kansas City Royals ... Finished top 10 in AL in Triples ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1977]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Kansas City Royals
[1978]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Kansas City Royals
[1979]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1981]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Played for Texas Rangers (MLB)
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