Dave LaRoche
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David Eugene LaRoche
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
- School University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- High School West High School (Torrance)
- Debut May 11, 1970
- Final Game August 23, 1983
- Born May 14, 1948 in Colorado Springs, CO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Known for his unique pitch called the "LaLob"
In 1989, Dave LaRoche played for the Fort Myers Sun Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He went 1-2 with a 3.62 ERA and 7 saves.
David LaRoche is also very likely the last major league pitcher to use an eephus pitch (which he dubbed the "LaLob"), which he utilized as an "out pitch" late in his career. His eephus pitch was thrown overhand, but would arc as high as twenty feet on its way to home plate.
Athletic Lineage: Son Adam is a Major League first baseman but was considered a left-handed pitching prospect more than a hitting prospect throughout much of his high school and junior college career. His second son, Andy, is currently a highly regarded, power-hitting third base prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers system.
- 1984 Pitching coach Albany-Colonie Yankees
- 1985? Pitching coach Fort Lauderdale Yankees
- 1986 Pitching coach Columbus Clippers
- 1987 Pitching coach Syracuse Chiefs
- 1988 Pitching coach Kingsport Mets
- 1989-91 Co-Pitching Coach Chicago White Sox
- 1992-1993 Bullpen coach New York Mets
- 1994-1995 Pitching coach Pittsfield Mets
- 2002 Pitching coach GCL Royals
- 2003-2004 Pitching coach Omaha Royals
- 2005-2008 Pitching coach New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- 2009 Pitching coach Las Vegas 51s
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time AL All-Star (1976 & 1977)
