Andy LaRoche

Born: 9/13/1983 in Fort Scott, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-05-06 | Final Game: 2013-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Andrew Christian LaRoche

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Biography

Andy LaRoche was a professional baseball player born in 1983, known for his time in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2013. Primarily playing as a position player, LaRoche made a notable impact during his career, appearing in 404 games across various teams. He recorded a total of 267 hits, with 22 home runs and 113 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .226. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset during his tenure in the league. LaRoche's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the steroid era to a renewed emphasis on player integrity and performance. Known for his resilience and work ethic, LaRoche also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 8 stolen bases throughout his career. Though his statistics may not reflect a superstar status, LaRoche's contributions to his teams and his journey through the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball have left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
404	1184	133	267	53	6	22	113	8	121	208	0.226	0.304	0.336	0.640	-2872.6

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2007	LAD	NL	35	93	16	21	5	0	1	10	2	20	24	0.226	.268 (-16%)	.335 (+9%)	.422 (-26%)	.758 (-11%)	-107.3
2008	LAD	NL	27	59	6	12	1	0	2	6	0	10	7	0.203	.263 (-23%)	.333 (-4%)	.416 (-23%)	.749 (-14%)	-123.4
2008	PIT	NL	49	164	11	25	4	0	3	12	2	14	30	0.152	.263 (-42%)	.333 (-32%)	.416 (-44%)	.749 (-39%)	-123.4
2009	PIT	NL	150	524	64	135	29	5	12	64	3	50	84	0.258	.262 (-2%)	.332 (-1%)	.417 (-4%)	.750 (-3%)	-258.6
2010	PIT	NL	102	247	26	51	8	0	4	16	1	19	43	0.206	.257 (-20%)	.325 (-18%)	.402 (-29%)	.728 (-24%)	-1106.4
2011	OAK	AL	40	93	10	23	6	1	0	5	0	8	19	0.247	.255 (-3%)	.320 (avg)	.399 (-16%)	.719 (-9%)	-127.8
2013	TOR	AL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	4	39	3	0	3
2B	17	11	22	22	1	6
3B	317	297	188	654	41	75
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	9	5	3	25	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	LAN	3B	30	28	22	48	3	8
2007	LAN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2008	LAN	1B	1	1	11	1	0	1
2008	LAN	2B	3	2	7	2	0	3
2008	LAN	3B	14	12	6	25	1	1
2008	PIT	3B	45	45	19	110	9	19
2009	PIT	3B	146	142	97	321	14	34
2010	PIT	1B	2	2	15	0	0	2
2010	PIT	2B	6	4	8	11	1	1
2010	PIT	3B	54	52	33	119	10	8
2011	OAK	1B	1	1	13	2	0	0
2011	OAK	2B	8	5	7	9	0	2
2011	OAK	3B	27	17	10	28	4	4
2011	OAK	SS	9	5	3	25	1	3
2013	TOR	3B	1	1	1	3	0	1