LaRue Washington
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1979)
LaRue Washington was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979 for the Texas Rangers, a span of 2 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .238 with 5 hits and 2 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-07
- Last Game
- 1979-09-30
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | .238 | .360 | .238 | .598 | 0 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career OBP .360 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.
Career SLG .238 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career OPS .598 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 25 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .273 |
| Away | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-30 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979-09-25 | TEX | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-15 | TEX | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-13 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-12 | TEX | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-05 | TEX | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-08-19 | TEX | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-08-17 | TEX | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-08-13 | TEX | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-08-12 | TEX | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Community College | Compton | CA | 1972 |
| California State University Dominguez Hills | Carson | CA | 1975 |
LaRue Washington: the record in brief
According to the bio, LaRue Washington debuted on September 7, 1978 and played a final game on September 30, 1979. The team column never changes: it is the Texas Rangers from 1978 to 1979. Listed as an outfielder, Washington batted and threw right-handed. Washington is listed at 6'0" and 170 pounds. Washington was born on September 7, 1953, in Long Beach, CA, USA.
Washington collected 5 hits in 21 at bats across 28 games, good for a .238 batting average, adding 2 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Washington played in, the .238 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 9.0% below the league. The hits column peaks at 5, in 1979.
By games played in the field, center field leads with 12, followed by designated hitter (8), second base (2), and third base (2). In the outfield, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 16 putouts and 0 assists.
Washington's college years, 1972, were spent at Compton Community College. The game-log section draws on 28 games of Retrosheet box scores for Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions about LaRue Washington
- What years did LaRue Washington play?
- LaRue Washington played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979.
- Was LaRue Washington a pitcher?
- No. LaRue Washington was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did LaRue Washington hit?
- LaRue Washington hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did LaRue Washington play for?
- LaRue Washington played for one team, the Texas Rangers (1978–1979).
- What were LaRue Washington's career stats?
- In 28 games, LaRue Washington had 5 hits, 2 RBI, 5 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did LaRue Washington play?
- LaRue Washington played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was LaRue Washington and how much did he weigh?
- LaRue Washington was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was LaRue Washington's career batting average?
- LaRue Washington batted .238 over his career, with 5 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did LaRue Washington have?
- LaRue Washington drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is LaRue Washington in the Hall of Fame?
- No. LaRue Washington has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.