Dave LaRoche
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David Eugene ("Dave") LaRoche (born on May 14, 1948 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
LaRoche made his debut for the California Angels in 1970 and went on to pitch 14 seasons in the Major Leagues. LaRoche is most famous for throwing his own variant of the eephus pitch, which he called the 'La Lob'.
Dave is currently the pitching coach for the Toronto Blue Jays' Double A affiliate in Manchester, New Hampshire.
[edit] Fact
- He is the father of current Atlanta Braves first baseman Adam LaRoche, and Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Andy LaRoche.
[edit] See also
- Chicago White Sox all-time roster
- Minnesota Twins all-time roster
- List of second generation Major League Baseball players
[edit] External link
- Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis
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