Greg LaRocca

Born: 11/10/1972 in Oswego, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-07 | Final Game: 2003-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gregory Mark LaRocca

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Biography

Greg LaRocca was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003. Throughout his brief career, LaRocca appeared in 39 games, where he recorded 23 hits and achieved a batting average of .261. He contributed to his teams with 6 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Notably, LaRocca did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors. LaRocca's career unfolded during an era marked by both the rise of powerful hitters and the increased emphasis on offensive production in baseball. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, his journey through the minor leagues and eventual call-up to the majors reflects the determination and skill required to reach the highest level of competition in the sport. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, LaRocca remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	88	16	23	6	1	0	6	1	8	11	0.261	0.337	0.352	0.689	4.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2000	SDP	NL	13	27	1	6	2	0	2	0	1	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	CLE	AL	21	52	12	14	3	1	4	1	6	6	0.269	.261 (+3%)	.331 (+11%)	.416 (-12%)	.747 (-2%)	4.0
2003	CLE	AL	5	9	3	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0