Greg LaRocca, baseball player, 2000-2003

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

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

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