Dave LaRoche

Dave LaRoche
Dave LaRoche
	Laroche in 1981
	Pitcher
	Born: May 14, 1948; Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
	Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
	May 11, 1970, for the California Angels
Last MLB appearance
	August 23, 1983, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	65–58
Earned run average	3.53
Strikeouts	819
Saves	126
Teams
	California Angels (1970–1971); Minnesota Twins (1972); Chicago Cubs (1973–1974); Cleveland Indians (1975–1977); California Angels (1977–1980); New York Yankees (1981–1983);
Career highlights and awards
	2× All-Star (1976, 1977);

David Eugene LaRoche (né Garcia; born May 14, 1948) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach. LaRoche is most famous for throwing his own variant of the eephus pitch, which he called "La Lob". Over his career, LaRoche went 65–58, with 819 strikeouts in 1,0491⁄3 innings pitched. He has a career 3.53 ERA.

Before retiring from baseball following the 2015 season, LaRoche was the pitching coach for the New York Mets' short-season affiliate, the Brooklyn Cyclones. He is the father of former MLB players Adam LaRoche and Andy LaRoche.

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