Adam LaRoche

The son of former Major League pitcher Dave LaRoche, Adam was an All-American at Fort Scott High School and played one season (1999) for his father at Fort Scott Community College.  He was drafted by the Florida Marlins after both seasons but did not sign.

LaRoche transferred to Seminole (OK) State College in 2000 and was MVP of the National Junior College World Series.  LaRoche hit .478 in the series and pitched two complete game victories.  Following the series, he was drafted and signed by the Atlanta Braves.

In 2004, LaRoche made his Major League debut. After three seasons with the Braves, he was traded to Pittsburgh.  With the Pirates, he played one season with his brother Andy.

His best season was in 2012 with Washington, when he hit .271 with 33 home runs and 100 RBIs.  He won a gold glove and silver slugger award as a first baseman and was sixth in the National League MVP voting.

Following the 2014 season, LaRoche signed with the Chicago White Sox.  After one season, he retired after a dispute with White Sox management.  For his 12-year Major League career, LaRoche hit .260 with 255 homers.

LaRoche and his family make their home in Fort Scott.  He was one of the stars of the reality show Buck Commander and has been involved in the fight against human trafficking.