Adam LaRoche
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2015)
Adam LaRoche was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2015 for 6 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,605 career games, he hit .260 with 1,452 hits, 255 home runs, and 882 RBI. Adam LaRoche was a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,326.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-04-07
- Last Game
- 2015-10-02
- Awards
- Gold Glove · Silver Slugger
Full name: David Adam LaRoche
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,605 | 5,593 | 752 | 1,452 | 340 | 13 | 255 | 882 | 13 | 649 | 1,407 | .260 | .336 | .462 | .798 | 9,326 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .336 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .462 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.
Career OPS .798 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — +8.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 110 | 324 | 45 | 90 | 27 | 1 | 13 | 45 | 0 | 27 | 78 | .278 | .266 (+4%) | .335 (-1%) | .427 (+14%) | .762 (+8%) | 416.5 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 141 | 451 | 53 | 117 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 78 | 0 | 39 | 87 | .259 | .264 (-2%) | .330 (-3%) | .418 (+9%) | .749 (+3%) | 221.6 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 149 | 492 | 89 | 140 | 38 | 1 | 32 | 90 | 0 | 55 | 128 | .285 | .269 (+6%) | .336 (+5%) | .431 (+30%) | .768 (+19%) | 1882.2 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 152 | 563 | 71 | 153 | 42 | 0 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 62 | 131 | .272 | .268 (+1%) | .335 (+3%) | .422 (+8%) | .758 (+6%) | 703.7 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 136 | 492 | 66 | 133 | 32 | 3 | 25 | 85 | 1 | 54 | 122 | .270 | .263 (+2%) | .333 (+2%) | .416 (+20%) | .749 (+12%) | 1131.4 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 87 | 324 | 46 | 80 | 25 | 1 | 12 | 40 | 2 | 41 | 81 | .247 | .262 (-6%) | .332 (-1%) | .417 (+6%) | .750 (+3%) | 127.4 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 6 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 127.4 |
| 2009 | ATL | NL | 57 | 212 | 30 | 69 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 40 | 0 | 28 | 59 | .325 | .262 (+24%) | .332 (+20%) | .417 (+33%) | .750 (+28%) | 127.4 |
| 2010 | ARI | NL | 151 | 560 | 75 | 146 | 37 | 2 | 25 | 100 | 0 | 48 | 172 | .261 | .257 (+1%) | .325 (-2%) | .402 (+16%) | .728 (+8%) | 797.1 |
| 2011 | WAS | NL | 43 | 151 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 37 | .172 | .255 (-32%) | .320 (-10%) | .399 (-35%) | .719 (-24%) | -527.0 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | 154 | 571 | 76 | 155 | 35 | 1 | 33 | 100 | 1 | 67 | 138 | .271 | .254 (+7%) | .318 (+8%) | .405 (+26%) | .724 (+18%) | 1986.8 |
| 2013 | WAS | NL | 152 | 511 | 70 | 121 | 19 | 3 | 20 | 62 | 4 | 72 | 131 | .237 | .253 (-7%) | .317 (+5%) | .396 (+2%) | .714 (+3%) | 438.4 |
| 2014 | WAS | NL | 140 | 494 | 73 | 128 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 92 | 3 | 82 | 108 | .259 | .251 (+3%) | .313 (+15%) | .386 (+18%) | .700 (+17%) | 1823.3 |
| 2015 | CHA | AL | 127 | 429 | 41 | 89 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 44 | 0 | 49 | 133 | .207 | .254 (-18%) | .316 (-7%) | .404 (-16%) | .721 (-12%) | -769.1 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,605 | 5,593 | 752 | 1,452 | 340 | 13 | 255 | 882 | 13 | 649 | 1,407 | .260 | — | — | — | — | 8,487 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
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 (1606 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 798 | 2782 | 385 | 754 | 126 | 435 | .271 |
| Away | 807 | 2811 | 367 | 698 | 129 | 447 | .248 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-02 | CHW | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-26 | CHW | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-24 | CHW | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-09-13 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-09-11 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-09-06 | CHW | KCR | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-04 | CHW | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-09-03 | CHW | MIN | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-01 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-08-30 | CHW | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-31 | CHW | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1468 | 1407 | 12072 | 935 | 70 | 1249 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | 1B | 98 | 82 | 740 | 41 | 5 | 87 |
| 2005 | ATL | 1B | 125 | 117 | 1070 | 77 | 7 | 105 |
| 2006 | ATL | 1B | 142 | 130 | 1117 | 97 | 5 | 109 |
| 2007 | PIT | 1B | 151 | 148 | 1296 | 81 | 6 | 154 |
| 2008 | PIT | 1B | 129 | 128 | 1130 | 81 | 8 | 121 |
| 2009 | PIT | 1B | 87 | 86 | 776 | 59 | 1 | 86 |
| 2009 | BOS | 1B | 4 | 4 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | ATL | 1B | 57 | 56 | 520 | 43 | 1 | 61 |
| 2010 | ARI | 1B | 146 | 143 | 1139 | 122 | 11 | 117 |
| 2011 | WAS | 1B | 43 | 42 | 380 | 32 | 0 | 34 |
| 2012 | WAS | 1B | 153 | 149 | 1260 | 100 | 7 | 113 |
| 2013 | WAS | 1B | 149 | 143 | 1164 | 76 | 11 | 117 |
| 2014 | WAS | 1B | 136 | 135 | 1100 | 93 | 7 | 101 |
| 2015 | CHA | 1B | 48 | 44 | 351 | 27 | 1 | 43 |
| 2015 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1468 |
| Designated Hitter | 81 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-09-07 |
| 2012 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2012 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
Salary History
Adam LaRoche's recorded salaries total $69,807,500 over 12 seasons, 2004 to 2015. LaRoche's career, 2004 to 2015, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHA | AL | $12,000,000 |
| 2014 | WAS | NL | $12,000,000 |
| 2013 | WAS | NL | $10,000,000 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | $8,000,000 |
| 2011 | WAS | NL | $7,000,000 |
| 2010 | ARI | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | $7,050,000 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | $3,200,000 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | $420,000 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | $337,500 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $69,807,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott | KS | 1999 |
| Seminole State College | Seminole | OK | 2000 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 86.0 | 448 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Adam LaRoche (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Adam LaRoche: the record in brief
April 7, 2004 and October 2, 2015 bracket Adam LaRoche's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. LaRoche played for the Atlanta Braves (2004 to 2009), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2007 to 2009), the Boston Red Sox (2009), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2010), the Washington Nationals (2011 through 2014), and the Chicago White Sox (2015). LaRoche, a first baseman by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. LaRoche is listed at 205 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads November 6, 1979, in Orange County, CA, USA. Adam LaRoche was the playing name; the full given name is David Adam.
Across 1,605 games at the plate, LaRoche's career line reads 1,452 hits in 5,593 at bats for a .260 average; the totals also include 255 homers and 882 RBI. Reaching base at a .336 clip and slugging .462, LaRoche finished with a .798 OPS. Against a .260 league average for those years, LaRoche's .260 average was near the norm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adam LaRoche
- What years did Adam LaRoche play?
- Adam LaRoche played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2015.
- Was Adam LaRoche a pitcher?
- No. Adam LaRoche was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Adam LaRoche hit?
- Adam LaRoche hit 255 career home runs with 1,452 hits.
- What teams did Adam LaRoche play for?
- Adam LaRoche played for 6 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2004–2006, 2009), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2007–2009), the Boston Red Sox (2009), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2010), the Washington Nationals (2011–2014), and the Chicago White Sox (2015).
- What awards did Adam LaRoche win?
- Adam LaRoche won the Gold Glove (2012) and the Silver Slugger award (2012).
- What were Adam LaRoche's career stats?
- In 1,605 games, Adam LaRoche had 1,452 hits, 255 home runs, 882 RBI, 752 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
- How much did Adam LaRoche earn in his career?
- Adam LaRoche's recorded salaries total $69,807,500 over 12 seasons, 2004 to 2015. LaRoche's career, 2004 to 2015, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Adam LaRoche's salary?
- Adam LaRoche's last recorded salary was $12,000,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $12,000,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $300,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2015.
- What position did Adam LaRoche play?
- Adam LaRoche played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Adam LaRoche and how much did he weigh?
- Adam LaRoche was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Adam LaRoche hit each season?
- Adam LaRoche's home runs by season: 13 in 2004, 20 in 2005, 32 in 2006, 21 in 2007, 25 in 2008, 25 in 2009, 25 in 2010, 3 in 2011, 33 in 2012, 20 in 2013, 26 in 2014, and 12 in 2015. His most in one season was 33, in 2012.
- What was Adam LaRoche's career batting average?
- Adam LaRoche batted .260 over his career, with 1,452 hits in 5,593 at bats.
- How many RBI did Adam LaRoche have?
- Adam LaRoche drove in 882 runs in his career.
- What was Adam LaRoche's career ERA?
- Adam LaRoche finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.