Sam LaRocque

Born: 2/26/1863 in St. Mathias, QC, CAN

Died: 6/5/1933 in Highland Park, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-07-30 | Final Game: 1891-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Simeon Henry Jean LaRocque

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Biography

Sam LaRocque, born in 1863, was a notable position player in the late 19th century, making his mark in Major League Baseball from 1888 until his retirement in 1891. Over the course of his career, LaRocque played in 124 games, where he compiled a total of 120 hits and achieved a batting average of .249. His offensive contributions included 50 runs batted in and 2 home runs, while his speed on the base paths was evidenced by his 28 stolen bases. LaRocque's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His ability to combine hitting and base running made him a valuable asset to his teams. Despite the relatively brief span of his career, LaRocque's contributions to the sport reflected the evolving strategies of the time, emphasizing both speed and contact hitting. His legacy remains part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the skills and challenges faced by players in an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 482 66 120 22 5 2 50 28 41 39 0.249 0.326 0.328 0.654 -687.8

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — near 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
1888 DTN NL 2 9 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.444 — — — — 0.0
1890 PIT NL 111 434 59 105 20 4 1 40 27 35 29 0.242 .260 (-7%) .336 (-6%) .351 (-11%) .687 (-9%) -687.8
1891 PIT NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1891 LS2 AA 10 35 6 11 2 1 1 8 1 5 8 0.314 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 17 1 1 1
2B 90 0 261 274 49 39
3B 1 0 2 3 2 0
OF 1 0 2 0 1 0
SS 31 0 48 76 36 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 DTN 2B 2 0 7 8 4 3
1890 PIT 1B 2 0 15 1 1 1
1890 PIT 2B 78 0 227 244 38 32
1890 PIT OF 1 0 2 0 1 0
1890 PIT SS 31 0 48 76 36 2
1891 PIT 3B 1 0 2 3 2 0
1891 LS2 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1891 LS2 2B 10 0 27 22 7 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 90
Third Base 1
Shortstop 31
Left Field 1