La Rue Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids La Rue Washington |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: September 7, 1953 Long Beach, California |
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| September 7, 1978, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| September 30, 1979, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| Batting average | .238 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 2 | ||
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La Rue Washington was born on September 7, 1953. He is a former outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Texas Rangers during the 1978 and 1979 seasons. La Rue Washington batted and threw with his right hand.
Who is La Rue Washington?
La Rue Washington is known for his time as a professional baseball player. He played the position of an outfielder. An outfielder is a player who fields balls hit into the outfield, which is the grassy area beyond the infield. Outfielders need to be fast and have strong arms to catch fly balls and throw them back to the infield.
Early Life and Baseball Start
La Rue Washington was born in Long Beach, California. He went to California State University, Dominguez Hills. After college, he was chosen by the Texas Rangers in the 23rd round of the 1975 MLB Draft. The MLB Draft is where professional baseball teams pick amateur players to join their organizations.
Playing in the Major Leagues
La Rue Washington made his debut in Major League Baseball on September 7, 1978. He played for the Texas Rangers. He continued to play for the Rangers in 1979. His final game in MLB was on September 30, 1979.
During his time in the major leagues, La Rue Washington had a batting average of .238. This means he got a hit almost 24% of the times he batted. He did not hit any home runs, but he did get 2 runs batted in (RBIs). An RBI happens when a player's hit or action allows a teammate to score a run.
