LaRue Washington, baseball player, 1978-1979

LaRue Washington

Born: 9/7/1953 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-07 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

LaRue Washington, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 28 games over the course of his career, which spanned from 1978 to September 7, 1979. Washington showcased his skills with a batting average of .238, accumulating 5 hits and driving in 2 runs, although he did not record any home runs during his time in the league. Known for his speed on the base paths, he also successfully stole 2 bases. Washington's brief career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. His contributions to the teams he played for, though limited in statistical terms, reflected the grit and determination characteristic of many players of his era. While he may not have achieved long-term stardom, LaRue Washington remains a part of the fabric of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make an impact in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 21 5 5 0 0 0 2 2 4 1 0.238 0.360 0.238 0.598 0.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.598 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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
1978 TEX AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 TEX AL 25 18 5 5 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 0.278 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 1 0 5 0 2
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 13 5 16 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 TEX 2B 2 1 0 5 0 2
1979 TEX 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1979 TEX OF 13 5 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 2
Shortstop 1
Center Field 12
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Compton Community College Compton CA 1972
California State University Dominguez Hills Carson CA 1975