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Adam LaRoche

Adam LaRoche - Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Avg .270
  • HR 12
  • RBI 39
  • Runs 45
  • SB 2
Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 203
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Born: Nov 6, 1979 - Mission Viejo, CA
  • College: Seminole (OK) JC
  • Draft: 2000 - 29th round by the Atlanta Braves

News and Notes

News and Notes
 Player Notes

Jul 3 1B Adam LaRoche went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday and is 15-for-44 (.341) with three home runs and seven RBIs in his last 111 games. LaRoche has also made only one error this season and his .999 fielding percentage is tops among National League first basemen with at least 600 total chances. Yahoo! Sports


Jul 2 LaRoche went 2-for-5 with a game-tying ninth inning homer against the Mets on Thursday.

Recommendation: With 12 homers and an .860 OPS, LaRoche has proven to be the team's most consistent source of power this season.

RotoWire


Jun 29 LaRoche finished with three hits and scored a run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.

Advice: LaRoche, who is batting .275 with 11 homers and 37 RBIs on the season, is 11 for 24 (.458) with two home runs and five RBIs in his last six games.

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