Greg LaRocca
Born: 11/10/1972 in Oswego, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-09-07 | Final Game: 2003-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Gregory Mark LaRocca
Biography
Greg LaRocca was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003. Throughout his brief career, LaRocca appeared in 39 games, where he recorded 23 hits and achieved a batting average of .261. He contributed to his teams with 6 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Notably, LaRocca did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors.
LaRocca's career unfolded during an era marked by both the rise of powerful hitters and the increased emphasis on offensive production in baseball. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, his journey through the minor leagues and eventual call-up to the majors reflects the determination and skill required to reach the highest level of competition in the sport. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, LaRocca remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 88 | 16 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 0.261 | 0.337 | 0.352 | 0.689 | 4.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 13 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 21 | 52 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0.269 | 4.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 3B | 25 | 17 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 1 |
| SS | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDN | 2B | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | 3B | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | SS | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | CLE | 2B | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | CLE | 3B | 15 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| 2003 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 25 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst | MA | 1992, 1993, 1994 |