Tom Poquette
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Thomas Arthur Poquette
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut September 1, 1973
- Final Game July 9, 1982
- Born October 30, 1951 in Eau Claire, WI USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Tom Poquette was a member of the 1976-1978 Kansas City Royals, winner of 3 straight AL West Division titles.
Poquette managed the Eugene Emeralds in 1991, the Appleton Foxes in 1992, and Memphis Chicks in 1993. He was then the hitting coach for the Omaha Royals in 1994-1995, the Royals' minor league hitting coordinator in 1996-1997, and hitting coach for the big-league Royals in 1997-1998. Returning to managing, Poquette skippered the Charleston Alley Cats in 1999 and the Spokane Indians in 2000-2002. He was then a coach for the AZL Royals II in 2003 and the AZL Royals in 2004-2007.
[edit] Notable Achievements
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Eugene Emeralds | Northwest League | 42-34 | 3rd | Kansas City Royals | |
| 1992 | Appleton Foxes | Midwest League | 70-62 | 6th | Kansas City Royals | Lost in 1st round |
| 1993 | Memphis Chicks | Southern League | 63-77 | 9th | Kansas City Royals | |
| 1999 | Charleston Alley Cats | South Atlantic League | 61-80 | 13th | Kansas City Royals | |
| 2000 | Spokane Indians | Northwest League | 38-38 | 5th | Kansas City Royals | |
| 2001 | Spokane Indians | Northwest League | 22-54 | 8th | Kansas City Royals | |
| 2002 | Spokane Indians | Northwest League | 29-47 | 7th | Kansas City Royals |
