Tom Poquette

Tom Poquette was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who had a career spanning from 1973 to 1982. He played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, Poquette appeared in 452 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .268. He recorded a total of 329 hits, including 10 home runs and 136 runs batted in (RBIs), while also demonstrating speed on the base paths with 13 stolen bases. Poquette's playing style was marked by his contact hitting and ability to get on base, contributing to his teams in multiple ways. He played during an era that saw the evolution of offensive strategies and the increasing importance of on-base skills. Although his career was relatively brief, Poquette's contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impression, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his versatility and consistent performance at the plate.