Tony LaRussa

Anthony (Jr.) LaRussa


Bats: R, Throws: R
Height: 6'1", Weight: 190 lb.
Born: 10/4/1944 in Tampa, FL
Debut: 05/10/1963
Final Game: 04/06/1973
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    Year Tm Lg G AB R H 1B 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO IBB HBP SH SF GIDP BA OBP SLG OPS TB
    1963 KC1 AL 34 44 4 11 9 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 12 0 0 1 1 0 .250 .346 .318 .664 14
    1968 OAK AL 5 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333 .667 1
    1969 OAK AL 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0
    1970 OAK AL 52 106 6 21 16 4 1 0 6 0 0 15 19 1 1 0 1 0 .198 .301 .255 .556 27
    1971 OAK AL 23 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0
    1971 ATL NL 9 7 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 .286 .375 .286 .661 2
    1973 CHN NL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    1 season KC1 AL 34 44 4 11 9 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 12 0 0 1 1 0 .250 .346 .318 .664 14
    4 seasons OAK AL 88 125 9 22 17 4 1 0 6 0 0 15 24 1 1 0 1 0 .176 .268 .224 .492 28
    1 season ATL NL 9 7 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 .286 .375 .286 .661 2
    1 season CHN NL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Total
    (3 seasons)     		132 176 15 35 28 5 2 0 7 0 0 23 37 1 1 1 2 2 .199 .292 .250 .542 44

    Year Tm Lg W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP WP BF WHIP H/9 HR/9 BB/9 SO/9 SO/BB
    Pitchers notes: Soria, Coke, Garcia and Jimenez
    Here are some notes regarding some Major League pitchers: – Joakim Soria has lost his job as the Royals closer after another meltdown against the Angels yesterday, reports Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. “I went to his office and told him it’s the right time to do it,” Soria said. “I don’t want to be [...]
    05/31/11
    Tony La Russa’s daughter becomes a cheerleader for the Raiders
    Tony LaRussa’s daughter, Bianca LaRussa has become one of the newest members of the Oakland Raiders cheerleading squad according to her Twitter account. Bianca attended the cheerleading tryouts and was picked. She says it’s a goal and a dream come true to become a Raiderette. So, with the NFL on the verge of a lockout, we [...]
    04/25/11
    Cardinals will look inside the organization if they need a new closer
    Right handed pitcher Ryan Franklin has been struggling this season as he has four blown saves in five saves opportunities. According to Jose Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Franklin’s recent struggles have led manager Tony LaRussa to meet with pitching coach Tony Duncan to talk about a possible role adjustment. “Everybody struggles. But when the [...]
    04/19/11
    Injury updates: Sizemore, Morrow and Holliday
    Here’s a running list of injury updates for several Major league players: – Center fielder Grady Sizemore played seven innings and went 1-3 in a Triple-A rehab game yesterday according to the team’s official Twitter account. – Right handed pitcher Brandon Morrow had his first rehab game yesterday in Single-A reports John Lott of the National Post. [...]
    04/08/11
    Livan Hernandez could be suspended for hitting Colby Rasmus
    The Opening Day starter for the Washington Nationals, Livan Hernandez, could be suspended for beaning Colby Rasmus and then admitting to the crime, Mark Zuckerman of CSNwashington.com reports. “I hit the guy because he [Cardinals' pitcher Chris Carpenter] hit somebody,” Hernandez said. Carpenter hit Laynce Nix earlier in the game, but it wasn’t until Cardinals’ right-handed pitcher [...]
    03/22/11
    Benches clear in Cardinals and Nationals game
    The top of the seventh inning in the Grapefruit game between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals stirred up a little excitement with the benches clearing. Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that with one out and the Nats leading 4-2, Cardinals’ right-handed pitcher Miguel Batista hit shortstop Ian Desmond with a pitch.  As Desmond was [...]
    03/21/11
    Cardinals more likely to add a reliever than a starter
    The St. Louis Cardinals are more likely to add a reliever via trade or free agency rather than a starting pitcher reports Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Cardinals GM, Joe Mozeliak, did say that it is ”still a little premature” to press the panic button and make a trade before they give their in house options [...]
    03/07/11
    Cardinals looking to fill Wainwright’s void from within the organization
    Right handed pitcher Adam Wainwright will be out for an extended period of time due to an elbow injury. Yesterday, we learned that Wainwright may need Tommy John surgery, but that he was seeking a second opinion regarding his situation before electing to have surgery. Today, Cardinals GM, John Mozeliak has confirmed that Wainwright will indeed need Tommy John [...]
    02/24/11
    Albert Pujols Rumors: Execs expect Cubs to go after Pujols
    The St. Louis Cardinals and Albert Pujols let the deadline come and go and no deal was struck. However, rumors about Pujols’ future continue. Here are the latest: – Pujols said that he’s willing to revistt talks after the season. (Bob Nightengale, USA Today) – Three executives close to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated say [...]
    02/17/11
    Albert Pujols Rumors: Pujols will report to camp Thursday
    We’re about 24 hours from the noon EST deadline that has been set for the St. Louis Cardinals and Albert Pujols to come to an agreement on a contract extension.  Here are today’s running list of rumors (newest on top): – Bob Nightengale of USA Today says that Pujols will report to camp Thursday instead of [...]
    02/16/11