James Ralph Poole (May 12, 1895 – January 2, 1975) nicknamed "Easy", was an American Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1925 to 1927.
Jim Poole | |
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First baseman | |
Born: (1895-05-12)May 12, 1895 Taylorsville, North Carolina | |
Died: January 2, 1975(1975-01-02) (aged 79) Hickory, North Carolina | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 14, 1925, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 22, 1927, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .288 |
Home runs | 13 |
Runs batted in | 141 |
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In a three year major league career spanning 283 games, Poole posted a .288 batting average (271-for-940) with 118 runs, 54 doubles, 13 triples, 13 home runs and 141 RBI. He recorded a .987 fielding percentage as a first baseman.[1]
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