Tom Brookens
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Thomas Dale Brookens
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
- School Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
- Debut July 10, 1979
- Final Game September 30, 1990
- Born August 10, 1953 in Chambersburg, PA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Tom Brookens was manager of the Oneonta Tigers in 2005 and 2006. After the 2006 season, he was promoted to skipper of the West Michigan Whitecaps. A versatile, yet average player, who gave always 100 percent and was a fan favorite. He is considered by many to be the heir-apparent to Jim Leyland when Leyland retires.
His cousin, Ike Brookens, pitched for the Tigers in 1975, and his twin brother, Tim Brookens, was a minor league IF/OF in the Tigers chain in 1975-1978.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1984
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Oneonta Tigers | New York-Penn League | 48-27 | 2nd | Detroit Tigers | Lost in 1st round |
| 2006 | Oneonta Tigers | New York-Penn League | 40-34 | 6th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 2007 | West Michigan Whitecaps | Midwest League | 83-57 | 1st | Detroit Tigers | League Champs |
| 2008 | Erie SeaWolves | Eastern League | 68-74 | 8th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 2009 | Erie SeaWolves | Eastern League | 71-70 | 6th | Detroit Tigers |
