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LaFromboise attended [[Warren High School (Downey, California)|Warren High School]] in [[Downey, California]], [[Rio Hondo College]] in [[Whittier, California]], and the [[University of New Mexico]]. In 2008, he led the team with 63 strikeouts in 81.1 innings pitched, along with tossing two complete games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Bio: Bobby LaFromboise|url=http://www.golobos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26000&ATCLID=209086625|publisher=University of New Mexico|accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref>
LaFromboise attended [[Warren High School (Downey, California)|Warren High School]] in [[Downey, California]], [[Rio Hondo College]] in [[Whittier, California]], and the [[University of New Mexico]]. In 2008, he led the team with 63 strikeouts in 81.1 innings pitched, along with tossing two complete games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Bio: Bobby LaFromboise|url=http://www.golobos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26000&ATCLID=209086625|publisher=University of New Mexico|accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref>


The [[Seattle Mariners]] selected LaFromboise in the eighth round of the [[2008 MLB Draft]]. They promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on April 10, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stone|first=Larry|title=Mariners call up left-hander Bobby LaFromboise from AAA Tacoma|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/mariners/2020752571_marinersnotes11.html|publisher=Seattle Times|accessdate=April 3, 2014|date=April 10, 2013}}</ref>
The [[Seattle Mariners]] selected LaFromboise in the eighth round of the [[2008 MLB Draft]]. They promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on April 10, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stone|first=Larry|title=Mariners call up left-hander Bobby LaFromboise from AAA Tacoma|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/mariners/2020752571_marinersnotes11.html|publisher=Seattle Times|accessdate=April 3, 2014|date=April 10, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307063614/http://seattletimes.com/html/mariners/2020752571_marinersnotes11.html|archivedate=March 7, 2014|df=}}</ref>


LaFromboise was claimed off waivers by the [[San Diego Padres]] on April 2, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|title=Padres claim LaFromboise, option him to El Paso|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=10719665|work=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 3, 2014|date=April 2, 2014}}</ref> and optioned to the Triple-A [[El Paso Chihuahuas]]. He was recalled on April 9 for a doubleheader against the [[Cleveland Indians]], as the Padres' 26th man,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140409&content_id=71477126&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t4904&sid=t4904 |title=Bobby LaFromboise Recalled by San Diego Padres |date=April 9, 2014 |accessdate=April 9, 2014 |work=El Paso Chihuahuas}}</ref> but did not appear in either game and was returned to Triple-A immediately thereafter. LaFromboise was designated for assignment on August 20, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Padres reinstate Maybin from restricted list|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11385228|accessdate=August 21, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=August 20, 2014}}</ref> The [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] claimed LaFromboise on August 24, and optioned him to AAA.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pirates claim LHP LaFromboise from Padres|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11402620|accessdate=August 24, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=August 24, 2014}}</ref> On September 2, 2014 LaFromboise was called up to the majors. He made his first postseason appearance for the Pirates, pitching in the [[2014 National League Wild Card Game]]. On December 23, 2015, LaFromboise was claimed off waivers by the Angels. He was designated for assignment by the Angels on January 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/torreyes-701285-angels-waivers.html|title=Angels claim IF Ronald Torreyes on waivers|first=Jeff|last=Fletcher|work=Orange County Register|date=January 25, 2016|accessdate=January 25, 2016}}</ref> He was claimed off waivers by the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on January 29, and designated for assignment on February 10. He was released on June 3, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/06/brewers-trade-braves-jed-bradley.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 6/3/16|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 3, 2016|accessdate=June 3, 2016}}</ref>
LaFromboise was claimed off waivers by the [[San Diego Padres]] on April 2, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|title=Padres claim LaFromboise, option him to El Paso|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=10719665|work=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|accessdate=April 3, 2014|date=April 2, 2014}}</ref> and optioned to the Triple-A [[El Paso Chihuahuas]]. He was recalled on April 9 for a doubleheader against the [[Cleveland Indians]], as the Padres' 26th man,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140409&content_id=71477126&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t4904&sid=t4904 |title=Bobby LaFromboise Recalled by San Diego Padres |date=April 9, 2014 |accessdate=April 9, 2014 |work=El Paso Chihuahuas}}</ref> but did not appear in either game and was returned to Triple-A immediately thereafter. LaFromboise was designated for assignment on August 20, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Padres reinstate Maybin from restricted list|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11385228|accessdate=August 21, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=August 20, 2014}}</ref> The [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] claimed LaFromboise on August 24, and optioned him to AAA.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pirates claim LHP LaFromboise from Padres|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11402620|accessdate=August 24, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=August 24, 2014}}</ref> On September 2, 2014 LaFromboise was called up to the majors. He made his first postseason appearance for the Pirates, pitching in the [[2014 National League Wild Card Game]]. On December 23, 2015, LaFromboise was claimed off waivers by the Angels. He was designated for assignment by the Angels on January 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/torreyes-701285-angels-waivers.html|title=Angels claim IF Ronald Torreyes on waivers|first=Jeff|last=Fletcher|work=Orange County Register|date=January 25, 2016|accessdate=January 25, 2016}}</ref> He was claimed off waivers by the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on January 29, and designated for assignment on February 10. He was released on June 3, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/06/brewers-trade-braves-jed-bradley.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 6/3/16|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 3, 2016|accessdate=June 3, 2016}}</ref>

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Bobby LaFromboise
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: (1986-06-25) June 25, 1986 (age 38)
Downey, California
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 10, 2013, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average3.63
Strikeouts23
WHIP1.12
Teams

Robert Joseph LaFromboise (born June 25, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a Southern League All-Star in 2011 and 2012.

Career

LaFromboise attended Warren High School in Downey, California, Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California, and the University of New Mexico. In 2008, he led the team with 63 strikeouts in 81.1 innings pitched, along with tossing two complete games.[1]

The Seattle Mariners selected LaFromboise in the eighth round of the 2008 MLB Draft. They promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on April 10, 2013.[2]

LaFromboise was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on April 2, 2014,[3] and optioned to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas. He was recalled on April 9 for a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, as the Padres' 26th man,[4] but did not appear in either game and was returned to Triple-A immediately thereafter. LaFromboise was designated for assignment on August 20, 2014.[5] The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed LaFromboise on August 24, and optioned him to AAA.[6] On September 2, 2014 LaFromboise was called up to the majors. He made his first postseason appearance for the Pirates, pitching in the 2014 National League Wild Card Game. On December 23, 2015, LaFromboise was claimed off waivers by the Angels. He was designated for assignment by the Angels on January 25.[7] He was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies on January 29, and designated for assignment on February 10. He was released on June 3, 2016.[8]

On February 13, 2017, Lafromboise signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Player Bio: Bobby LaFromboise". University of New Mexico. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  2. ^ Stone, Larry (April 10, 2013). "Mariners call up left-hander Bobby LaFromboise from AAA Tacoma". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Padres claim LaFromboise, option him to El Paso". Associated Press. ESPN.com. April 2, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  4. ^ "Bobby LaFromboise Recalled by San Diego Padres". El Paso Chihuahuas. April 9, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  5. ^ "Padres reinstate Maybin from restricted list". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 20, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  6. ^ "Pirates claim LHP LaFromboise from Padres". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 24, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  7. ^ Fletcher, Jeff (January 25, 2016). "Angels claim IF Ronald Torreyes on waivers". Orange County Register. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  8. ^ Adams, Steve (June 3, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/3/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  9. ^ "Transactions". Texas Rangers. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
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