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My Take
Adam LaRoche fascinates me as the steady center of a baseball family, son of pitcher Dave and brother of Andy. Twelve seasons in the majors across six clubs tells me he was the kind of dependable first baseman every team wants in the lineup. Power-hitting first basemen rarely grab headlines, but they're the backbone of a roster, and that's exactly the role I value. He never seemed to chase the spotlight, just kept showing up and producing. I respect players who build long, honest careers more than those who burn bright and fade. LaRoche struck me as exactly that type.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam LaRoche
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・ラローシュ
- Reading
- あだむ・らろーしゅ
- Born
- November 6, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Orange County, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Fort Scott High School
- University
- Seminole State College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adam LaRoche born?
Born November 6, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Adam LaRoche from?
Adam LaRoche is from Orange County, California, United States.
What does Adam LaRoche do?
Adam LaRoche works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.