Greg LaRocca
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2003)
Greg LaRocca was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003 for the San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. In 39 career games, he hit .261 with 23 hits and 6 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-07
- Last Game
- 2003-09-23
Full name: Gregory Mark LaRocca
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 | .261 | .337 | .352 | .689 | 4 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career OPS .689 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDN | NL | 13 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 21 | 52 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | .269 | .261 (+3%) | .331 (+11%) | .416 (-12%) | .747 (-2%) | 4.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 39 | 88 | 16 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 11 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 4 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (39 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 44 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 18 | 44 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 4 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-23 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-19 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-17 | CLE | KCR | W | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-15 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-13 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-27 | CLE | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-26 | CLE | MIN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-22 | CLE | KCR | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-09-21 | CLE | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-20 | CLE | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Greg LaRocca: the record in brief
September 7, 2000 and September 23, 2003 bracket Greg LaRocca's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the San Diego Padres (2000) and the Cleveland Indians (2002 through 2003). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds, LaRocca is listed as a third baseman. LaRocca threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 10, 1972, in Oswego, NY, USA. Greg LaRocca was the playing name; the full given name is Gregory Mark.
LaRocca's career batting table shows 39 games, 88 at bats and 23 hits, a .261 average; the totals also include 6 runs batted in. LaRocca got on base at a .337 rate and slugged .352 (.689 OPS). LaRocca hit .261 while the league hit .265 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, LaRocca's .689 stands 9.5% below the league's .762. 2002 produced LaRocca's most hits, 14 of them for the Cleveland Indians.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg LaRocca
- What years did Greg LaRocca play?
- Greg LaRocca played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003.
- Was Greg LaRocca a pitcher?
- No. Greg LaRocca was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Greg LaRocca hit?
- Greg LaRocca hit 0 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What was Greg LaRocca's career batting average?
- Greg LaRocca batted .261 over his career, with 23 hits in 88 at bats.
- How many RBI did Greg LaRocca have?
- Greg LaRocca drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Greg LaRocca in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg LaRocca has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.