Andy LaRoche
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2013)
Andy LaRoche was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2013 for 4 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 7 seasons. In 404 career games, he hit .226 with 267 hits, 22 home runs, and 113 RBI.
- 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
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-05-06
- Last Game
- 2013-06-09
Full name: Andrew Christian LaRoche
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 1,184 | 133 | 267 | 53 | 6 | 22 | 113 | 8 | 121 | 208 | .226 | .304 | .336 | .640 | -2,524 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .336 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career OPS .640 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAN | NL | 35 | 93 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 24 | .226 | .268 (-16%) | .335 (+9%) | .422 (-26%) | .758 (-11%) | -100.8 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | 27 | 59 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 7 | .203 | .263 (-23%) | .333 (-4%) | .416 (-23%) | .749 (-14%) | -117.6 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 49 | 164 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 30 | .152 | .263 (-42%) | .333 (-32%) | .416 (-44%) | .749 (-39%) | -117.6 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 150 | 524 | 64 | 135 | 29 | 5 | 12 | 64 | 3 | 50 | 84 | .258 | .262 (-2%) | .332 (-1%) | .417 (-4%) | .750 (-3%) | -202.4 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 102 | 247 | 26 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 43 | .206 | .257 (-20%) | .325 (-18%) | .402 (-29%) | .728 (-24%) | -930.6 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 40 | 93 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 19 | .247 | .255 (-3%) | .320 (avg) | .399 (-16%) | .719 (-9%) | -119.0 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 404 | 1,184 | 133 | 267 | 53 | 6 | 22 | 113 | 8 | 121 | 208 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -1,588 | ||
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 (404 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 197 | 561 | 65 | 130 | 10 | 58 | .232 |
| Away | 207 | 623 | 68 | 137 | 12 | 55 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-09 | TOR | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-04 | OAK | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-03 | OAK | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-31 | OAK | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-05-27 | OAK | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-05-26 | OAK | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-25 | OAK | LAA | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-24 | OAK | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-05-23 | OAK | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-22 | OAK | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 4 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2B | 17 | 11 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| 3B | 317 | 297 | 188 | 654 | 41 | 75 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 9 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAN | 3B | 30 | 28 | 22 | 48 | 3 | 8 |
| 2007 | LAN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | LAN | 2B | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | LAN | 3B | 14 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | PIT | 3B | 45 | 45 | 19 | 110 | 9 | 19 |
| 2009 | PIT | 3B | 146 | 142 | 97 | 321 | 14 | 34 |
| 2010 | PIT | 1B | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | PIT | 2B | 6 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | PIT | 3B | 54 | 52 | 33 | 119 | 10 | 8 |
| 2011 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | OAK | 2B | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | OAK | 3B | 27 | 17 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 | OAK | SS | 9 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 | TOR | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 317 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | OAK | AL | $600,000 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | $451,000 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | $413,500 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | $392,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,857,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County College | Denison | TX | 2003 |
Most Similar Players
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Andy LaRoche: the record in brief
Andy LaRoche played a first major league game on May 6, 2007 and a last one on June 9, 2013. LaRoche played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2007 to 2008), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2008 through 2010), the Oakland Athletics (2011), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2013). LaRoche, a third baseman by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-0 and 205 pounds. LaRoche was born on September 13, 1983, in Fort Scott, KS, USA. The bio lists the given name Andrew Christian.
LaRoche collected 267 hits in 1,184 at bats across 404 games, good for a .226 batting average, adding 22 homers and 113 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .304 and .336 give LaRoche a career OPS of .640. Measured against the leagues LaRoche played in, the .226 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 13.3% below the league. In OPS terms, LaRoche's .640 stands 13.1% below the league's .737. LaRoche's most home runs in a season came in 2009, when the total reached 12 for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy LaRoche
- What years did Andy LaRoche play?
- Andy LaRoche played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2013.
- Was Andy LaRoche a pitcher?
- No. Andy LaRoche was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Andy LaRoche hit?
- Andy LaRoche hit 22 career home runs with 267 hits.
- What was Andy LaRoche's career batting average?
- Andy LaRoche batted .226 over his career, with 267 hits in 1,184 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andy LaRoche have?
- Andy LaRoche drove in 113 runs in his career.
- Is Andy LaRoche in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy LaRoche has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.