Andrew Christian LaRoche was born on September 13,1983 and is an American former professional baseball third baseman.
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27 Facts About Andy LaRoche
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Andy LaRoche played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays.
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Andy LaRoche played for the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League.
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Andy LaRoche had been originally a catcher but switched positions due to an injury.
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Andy LaRoche was originally drafted in the 21st round by the San Diego Padres in 2002, but he turned down an offer estimated at $200,000 and remained in school for another year.
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Andy LaRoche re-entered the draft the following year, and, despite having broken a bone in his left leg in a collision at first base, his stock soared and scouts projected him as a first rounder.
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Andy LaRoche started the 2004 season with the Dodgers Single-A team in Columbus, hitting.
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Andy LaRoche would be called up to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, where he hit.
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Andy LaRoche made his major league debut on May 6,2007, against the Atlanta Braves.
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Andy LaRoche recorded his first major league hit, a ground rule double, against Kyle Davies.
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On March 7,2008, while playing a spring training game against the St Louis Cardinals, Andy LaRoche tore the ulnar collateral ligament in the base of his right thumb.
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Andy LaRoche was recalled from Las Vegas on June 10 and made his 2008 debut the next day at first base.
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Andy LaRoche hit a home run against Padres starter Randy Wolf in the fourth inning.
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On November 20,2010, Andy LaRoche was designated for assignment by the Pirates and made a free agent.
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On January 24,2011, Andy LaRoche signed a minor-league deal with the Oakland Athletics with an invite to major league camp.
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Andy LaRoche was assigned to the Athletics' Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats.
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On December 21,2011, Andy LaRoche signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Indians.
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Andy LaRoche was released by the Indians organization on June 26,2012.
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On June 28,2012, Andy LaRoche signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox.
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Andy LaRoche played with the Pawtucket Red Sox for the rest of the season, appearing in 50 games.
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On January 30,2013, Andy LaRoche signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays with an invite to spring training.
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Andy LaRoche signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays for the 2014 season.
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On January 23,2015, Andy LaRoche signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox.
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Andy LaRoche was named hitting coach for the Burlington Royals for the 2019 season.
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