Adam LaRoche
From SoSH
| Born: | November 6, 1979 |
| Birthplace: | Orange County, California |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 2000: 29th Round by the Atlanta Braves |
| College: | Seminole JC |
| High School: | Fort Scott High School (KS) |
| Other Teams: | Atlanta Braves 2004-2006 Pittsburgh Pirates 2007-2009 |
| Years with Boston: | 2009 |
David Adam LaRoche (born November 6, 1979 in Orange County, CA), was traded to the Boston Red Sox on July 22, 2009 in a deal that sent prospects Argenis Diaz and Hunter Strickland to the Pittsburgh Pirates. LaRoche was quickly traded to the Atlanta Braves on July 31, 2009 for Casey Kotchman.
Contents |
Overall Career
- Update
Moment in the Sun
- July 25, 2009: In his first game in the Red Sox lineup, Laroche hit a 2-run home run in a win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Awards
- 2004 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
Trivia
- Adam's father Dave LaRoche spent 14 seasons in the big leagues.
- Adam's brother Andy LaRoche is also a Major Leaguer.
Transactions
- June 2, 1998: Drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 18th round of the 1998 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- June 2, 1999: Drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 42nd round of the 1999 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- June 5, 2000: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 29th round of the 2000 amateur draft. Player signed June 21, 2000.
- January 19, 2007: Traded by the Atlanta Braves with Jamie Romak (minors) to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Mike Gonzalez and Brent Lillibridge.
- July 22, 2009: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Boston Red Sox for Argenis Diaz and Hunter Strickland.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
