FACTS/FLUKES: LaRoche, Norris, Mesoraco, Kendrick, Vitters
Sep 17 2012
LaRoche quietly passes 30-HR mark ... While Washington's surprising season has been filled with headlines of Strasburg, Harper and a deep and talented pitching staff, one player has had a big contribution without much fanfare. But does anyone other than his owners know that the team leader in HR and RBI—by far—is one Adam LaRoche (1B, WAS)?
Year AB BA xBA HR PX ct% bb% G/L/F hr/f ==== === ==== ==== == === === === ======== ==== 2009 555 .277 .271 25 145 74% 11% 35/22/43 14% 2010 560 .261 .253 25 160 69% 8% 38/18/44 15% 2011 151 .172 .211 3 62 75% 14% 43/19/38 7% 2012 517 .269 .273 30 152 76% 10% 34/23/44 17%
After an injury-shortened 2011, LaRoche is having...
Almost!
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