Bobby LaFromboise
Born: 6/25/1986 in Downey, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-04-10 | Final Game: 2015-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Robert Joseph LaFromboise
Biography
Bobby LaFromboise, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2013 to 2015. Primarily a position player, LaFromboise's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a brief appearance in the big leagues, where he played in 27 games. Despite his limited opportunity, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball underscored the competitive nature of the sport during the early 2010s, a period characterized by advanced analytics and a shifting focus on player development.
Throughout his career, LaFromboise faced the challenges that many players encounter in their pursuit of success at the highest level. He concluded his major league tenure without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions may not have highlighted his time in the league, his resilience and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of many athletes who strive to make their mark in baseball. Following his retirement from professional play on October 3, 2015, LaFromboise's legacy remains a testament to the myriad paths that players take in the pursuit of their dreams in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 3.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 5.91 | 469.1 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2.45 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NLWC | PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NLWC | PIT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | PIT | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque | NM | 2007, 2008 |