{{short description|American baseball player (born 1994)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Colin Poche |image = Colin Poche (cropped).jpg |caption = Poche with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019 |team = Free agent |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|1|17}} |birth_place = Flower Mound, Texas, U.S. |bats = Left |throws = Left |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = June 8 |debutyear = 2019 |debutteam = Tampa Bay Rays |statleague = MLB |statyear = 2025 season |stat1label = Win–loss record |stat1value = 23–14 |stat2label = Earned run average |stat2value = 4.01 |stat3label = Strikeouts |stat3value = 241 |teams = * Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2019}}, {{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2024}}) * Washington Nationals ({{mlby|2025}}) * New York Mets ({{mlby|2025}}) }} '''Colin Michael Poche''' ({{IPAc-en|p|oʊ|ˈ|ʃ|eɪ}} {{respell|poh|SHAY|'}};<ref>[https://issuu.com/jerit/docs/14_arkansas_baseball_media_guide University of Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball 2014 Media Guide – University of Arkansas Athletics.] Retrieved June 8, 2019</ref> born January 17, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, and New York Mets. He made his MLB debut in 2019.
==Amateur career== Poche attended Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas. As a senior in 2012, he went 7–3 with a 0.21 earned run average (ERA).<ref>{{cite web |title= Marcus' Colin Poché named Baseball Pitcher of the Year; Wakeland's Willie Schwanke Hitter of the Year |date=June 21, 2012|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/high-school/sportsdaydfw/2012/06/20/marcus-colin-poche-named-baseball-pitcher-of-the-year-wakeland-s-willie-schwanke-hitter-of-the-year|publisher= Sports Day Dallas News |access-date= June 8, 2019}}</ref> He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft out of high school, but did not sign and attended the University of Arkansas, where he played college baseball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/jul/06/poche-fifth-rounder-will-attend-arkansas/?print |title=Poche, fifth-rounder, will attend Arkansas |publisher=Arkansasonline.com |date=July 6, 2012 |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2014/mar/05/ua-coach-eager-see-how-far-poche-has-come-20140305/ |title=UA coach eager to see how far Poche has come |publisher=WholeHogSports |date= |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> [[File:Evansville at Arkansas baseball, 2013 024.jpg|thumb|Poche with the 2013 Razorbacks]] In June 2014, Poche underwent Tommy John surgery and then did not pitch during 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2014/jun/25/poche-sidelined-after-tommy-john-surgery/ |title=Poche sidelined after Tommy John surgery |publisher=WholeHogSports |date= |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> After two years at Arkansas, he transferred to Dallas Baptist University. In 2016, as a redshirt junior, he pitched to a 9–1 record with a 2.38 ERA in 16 starts. After the season, he was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 14th round of the 2016 MLB draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dbupatriots.com/news/2016/6/11/baseball-poche-selected-in-14th-round-by-diamondbacks.aspx |title=The Official Site of Dallas Baptist University Athletics |publisher=Dbupatriots.com |date= |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref>
==Professional career== ===Arizona Diamondbacks=== Poche signed with Arizona and made his professional debut during the 2016 season with the Hillsboro Hops, a Low–A team, where he compiled a 1–2 record with a 3.19 ERA in 31 innings pitched. He spent 2017 with the Single–A Kane County Cougars and High–A Visalia Rawhide where he posted a combined 3–1 record and 1.25 ERA in {{frac|50|1|3}} innings pitched in relief.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=621363#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Colin Poche Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=May 19, 2018}}</ref> After the season, he pitched in the Arizona Fall League.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2017/08/29/dodgers-diamondbacks-rich-hill-zack-godley/613488001/ |title=Game Day: Diamondbacks hold on for win over Dodgers |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> Poche started 2018 with the Jackson Generals at the Double-A level.
===Tampa Bay Rays=== On May 1, 2018, Poche was acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays as a player to be named later to complete the Steven Souza trade from February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last=Beery |first=Kyle |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-acquire-colin-poche-sam-mcwilliams/c-274719396 |title=Rays acquire Colin Poche, Sam McWilliams |work=MLB.com |date=May 24, 2018 |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> After three games with the Montgomery Biscuits, Poche was promoted to the Triple-A Durham Bulls of the International League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-most-unhittable-arm-in-the-minors/|title=The Most Unhittable Arm in the Minors | FanGraphs Baseball|website=www.fangraphs.com|date=June 28, 2018|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref> He was named to the 2018 MLB Pipeline team of the year after pitching to a 0.82 ERA in 66 innings between both levels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2018-pipelines-prospect-team-of-the-year/c-293675566?tid=151437456|title=2018 Pipeline's Prospect Team of the Year|website=MLB.com|language=en|access-date=September 7, 2018}}</ref> Poche was also named the Rays Minor League Reliever of the Year.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1045744746428342272|title=Marc Topkin on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=September 28, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
Poche returned to Durham to begin 2019<ref>{{cite web |title= Rays' Colin Poche: Dispatched to minors |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-colin-poche-dispatched-to-minors |work= CBS Sports |access-date= June 8, 2019}}</ref> On June 8, his contract was selected and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|author=RotoWire Staff|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-colin-poche-set-for-big-league-debut/|title=Rays' Colin Poche: Set for big-league debut|work=CBS Sports|date=June 8, 2019|access-date=June 8, 2019}}</ref> He made his MLB debut that night versus the Boston Red Sox.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Townsend|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/rays-rookie-had-to-ditch-uber-walk-a-mile-to-fenway-park-for-first-mlb-game-230739659.html|title=Rays pitcher loses MLB debut after being forced to walk final mile to Fenway Park|publisher=Yahoo Sports|date=June 8, 2019|access-date=June 9, 2019}}</ref> He went on to make a total of 51 major-league appearances during 2019, all in relief, compiling a 5–5 record with a 4.70 ERA.<ref name=br>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pocheco01.shtml |title=Colin Poche Stats |website=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
On July 21, 2020, the Rays announced Poche would miss the entire abbreviated 2020 season with a torn UCL that required Tommy John surgery.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rays' Colin Poche: Will miss 2020 season |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-colin-poche-will-miss-2020-season/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=July 21, 2020}}</ref> On February 17, 2021, Poche was placed on the 60-day injured list as he continued to recover from surgery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30920400/tampa-bay-rays-shore-some-veteran-pitching-depth-finalize-deals-oliver-drake-rich-hill|title = Rays secure contracts with RHP Drake, LHP Hill|date = February 18, 2021}}</ref> He did not pitch professionally during the 2021 season.<ref name=brm/> In 2022, Poche made six relief appearances with Triple-A Durham, and 64 relief appearances with Tampa Bay during the regular season.<ref name=brm>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=poche-000col |title=Colin Poche Amateur, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics |website=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
Poche made 43 appearances for the Rays in 2024, compiling a 3.86 ERA with 33 strikeouts across {{fraction|37|1|3}} innings pitched. On November 22, 2024, the Rays non–tendered Poche, making him a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rays non-tender pitchers Colin Poche, Tyler Alexander, 2 others|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2024/11/22/colin-poche-tyler-alexander-non-tender-deadline-dylan-carlson-richard-lovelady/|access-date=November 23, 2024|website=tampabay.com|language=en}}</ref>
===Washington Nationals=== On February 7, 2025, Poche signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals Sign Colin Poche To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/nationals-sign-colin-poche-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=February 7, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> On March 22, the Nationals selected his contract after he made the team's Opening Day roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals Select Colin Poche To 40-Man Roster|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/nationals-select-colin-poche-to-40-man-roster.html|access-date=March 22, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> In 13 appearances for Washington, Poche struggled to an 11.42 ERA with 10 strikeouts across {{fraction|8|2|3}} innings pitched. On May 1, Poche was designated for assignment by the Nationals following the signing of Andrew Chafin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veteran reliever Chafin joins Nats on 1-year deal; Poche DFA'd |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/andrew-chafin-deal-with-nationals?adobe_mc=TS=1746141473%7CMCMID=87024028040993353367647671224289430647%7CMCORGID=A65F776A5245B01B0A490D44@AdobeOrg&affiliateId=mlbapp-ios_webview_news-index&rsid=mlbios.at.bat.new.implementation |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>
=== New York Mets === On May 7, 2025, Poche signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-07 |title=Mets Sign Colin Poche To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/mets-sign-colin-poche-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> In 12 appearances for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, he logged an 0-1 record and 4.26 ERA with 13 strikeouts and one save across {{fraction|12|2|3}} innings pitched. On June 27, the Mets selected Poche's contract, adding him to their active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Griffin Canning Diagnosed With Ruptured Achilles|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/griffin-canning-diagnosed-with-ruptured-achilles.html|access-date=June 27, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> In his sole appearance for the team, he allowed two runs on two hits with one strikeout over {{fraction|2|3}} of an inning. Poche was designated for assignment by the Mets on June 29.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mets Sign Richard Lovelady To Major League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/mets-sign-richard-lovelady-to-major-league-deal.html|access-date=June 29, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He elected free agency after clearing waivers on July 1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=July 1, 2025 |title=Colin Poche Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/colin-poche-elects-free-agency-2.html |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> On July 4, Poche re-signed with the Mets on a minor league contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=July 4, 2025 |title=Mets Re-Sign Colin Poche To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/mets-re-sign-colin-poche-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=2025-11-21 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released by the Mets on August 2.<ref>{{cite web | title=Transactions | website=MiLB.com | date=2025-08-02 | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-08-02 | access-date=2025-11-21}}</ref>
===Detroit Tigers=== On February 25, 2026, Poche signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tigers Sign Colin Poche To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/tigers-sign-colin-poche-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=February 25, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> On April 2, Poche was released by the Tigers organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tigers Release Phil Bickford, Colin Poche|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/04/tigers-release-phil-bickford-colin-poche.html|access-date=April 6, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>
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