Adam LaRoche is a first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After graduating from Fort Scott High School, LaRoche played baseball at Fort Scott Community College before transferring to Seminole Junior College. The Atlanta Braves selected LaRoche in the 29th round of the 2000 amateur draft. After four years in the Braves farm system, LaRoche made his major league debut on April 7, 2004.

• June 2, 1998: Drafted in the 18th round of the 1998 amateur draft by the Florida Marlins (Declined contract).

• June 2, 1999: Drafted in the 42nd round of the 1999 amateur draft by the Florida Marlins (Declined contract).

• June 5, 2000: Drafted in the 29th round of the 2000 amateur draft by the Atlanta Braves (Signed contract on June 21, 2000).

• January 19, 2007: Traded by the Atlanta Braves with Jamie Romak to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Mike Gonzalez and Brent Lillibridge

LaRoche has a nice swing, and possesses home run power. On defense he is solid at first base[1].

LaRoche is slow on the bases, and has a greater than 2:1 strike out to walk ratio[1].

• Mahalo's Guide to the Pittsburgh Pirates
• MLB.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 2004

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