Jason LaRue
| Jason LaRue | |
|---|---|
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| St. Louis Cardinals – No. 21 | |
| Catcher | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| June 15, 1999, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Career statistics (through August 27, 2009) | |
| Batting average | .232 |
| Hits | 609 |
| Home runs | 93 |
| Runs batted in | 340 |
| Teams | |
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Michael Jason "Rusty" LaRue (born March 19, 1974 in Houston, Texas) is a Major League Baseball catcher who plays for the St. Louis Cardinals. LaRue agreed to a two-year, $9.1 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds on December 20, 2005. On November 20, 2006, LaRue was traded to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later. Since a player could not be agreed upon, the Royals opted to send the Reds cash considerations in the amount of one dollar.[1]
After being selected in the 5th round of the 1995 MLB draft out of Dallas Baptist University, LaRue debuted with Cincinnati on June 15, 1999 and became Cincinnati's starting catcher in 2001. 2005 was his best overall season with 14 HR, 60 RBI and .260 batting average.
On Mother's Day, May 14, 2006, LaRue was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation. He was one of a handful of players to hit a home run with a pink bat.
On November 19, 2007, he signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals as the backup to Yadier Molina.[2] During the season, he was used primarily for his defensive ability as his hitting stats have dwindled. LaRue re-signed with the Cardinals following the 2008 season for one year.[3]
LaRue lives in Bulverde, Texas, with his wife Heather, and three sons: Tyler, Dylan and Braden. Has a brother, Luke (L'hreuix), who has a song named in his honor.[4]
Luke's Song
Luke L'hreuix I Knew You Way Back When
Luke L'hreuix I Knew You Way Back When
Taller Than Most You Are An Amiable Host
With Your Big White Teeth Smiling Cheek To Cheek
Luke L'hreuix I Knew You Way Back When
Luke L'hreuix I Knew You Way Back When
With Your Khaki Pants We Met By Chance
Walking Down The Hall Luke, You Are So Tall
Luke L'hreuix I Knew You Way Back When
Luke L'hreuix I Knew You Way Back When
But Now You're Gone So I Wrote This Song (And I've Moved On)-2nd Verse
I Found New Friends In Lieu Of Luke L'hreuix
Luke L'hreuix I Knew You Way Back When (5X)
When Will I See You Again (Fade)
References
- ^ ""Royals.com : News"". Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- ^ Strauss, Joe. "Cardinals sign catcher, minor-league pitchers St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2007-11-20.
- ^ Cardinals sign catcher Jason LaRue; veteran backstop agrees to one-year pact for 2009
- ^ Jason LaRue Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlightsstlouiscardinals.com
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
- Jason LaRue player profile page at stlcardinals.scout.com
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