Sam LaRocque
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1891)
Sam LaRocque was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1891 for the Detroit Wolverines, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 4 seasons. In 124 career games, he hit .249 with 120 hits, 2 home runs, and 50 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 6/5/1933 in Highland Park, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-07-30
- Last Game
- 1891-05-31
Full name: Simeon Henry Jean LaRocque
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 482 | 66 | 120 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 50 | 28 | 41 | 39 | .249 | .326 | .328 | .654 | -556 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | DTN | NL | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 111 | 434 | 59 | 105 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 27 | 35 | 29 | .242 | .260 (-7%) | .336 (-6%) | .351 (-11%) | .687 (-9%) | -555.6 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 10 | 35 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 8 | .314 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 124 | 482 | 66 | 120 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 50 | 28 | 41 | 39 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -556 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 90 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 31 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Sam LaRocque: the record in brief
The profile opens with Sam LaRocque's first major league game on July 30, 1888; the last one listed came on May 31, 1891. By club, LaRocque's seasons break down as the Detroit Wolverines (1888), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1890), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1891), and the Louisville Colonels (1891). LaRocque, born on February 26, 1863, in St. Mathias, QC, CAN, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. LaRocque's listed size is 190 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. LaRocque's death is recorded on June 5, 1933, in Highland Park, MI, USA. On the record, Sam LaRocque was born Simeon Henry Jean LaRocque.
LaRocque's career batting table shows 124 games, 482 at bats and 120 hits, a .249 average, along with 2 homers, 50 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .326 and the slugging percentage .328, for an OPS of .654. Against a .252 league average for those years, LaRocque's .249 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 105, in 1890. 1890 brought a season-best 27 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam LaRocque
- What years did Sam LaRocque play?
- Sam LaRocque played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1891.
- Was Sam LaRocque a pitcher?
- No. Sam LaRocque was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Sam LaRocque hit?
- Sam LaRocque hit 2 career home runs with 120 hits.
- What teams did Sam LaRocque play for?
- Sam LaRocque played for 3 teams: the Detroit Wolverines (1888), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1890–1891), and the Louisville Colonels (1891).
- What were Sam LaRocque's career stats?
- In 124 games, Sam LaRocque had 120 hits, 2 home runs, 50 RBI, 66 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .249 batting average.
- What position did Sam LaRocque play?
- Sam LaRocque played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sam LaRocque and how much did he weigh?
- Sam LaRocque was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Sam LaRocque hit each season?
- Sam LaRocque's home runs by season: 0 in 1888, 1 in 1890, and 1 in 1891. His most in one season was 1, in 1890 and 1891.
- What was Sam LaRocque's career batting average?
- Sam LaRocque batted .249 over his career, with 120 hits in 482 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sam LaRocque have?
- Sam LaRocque drove in 50 runs in his career.
- Is Sam LaRocque in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam LaRocque has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.