Bobby LaFromboise


Robert Joseph LaFromboise is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball 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.

Seattle Mariners

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.

San Diego Padres

LaFromboise was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on April 2, 2014, 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, but did not appear in either game and was returned to Triple-A immediately thereafter. LaFromboise was designated for assignment on August 20, 2014.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed LaFromboise on August 24, and optioned him to AAA. 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.

Los Angeles Angels

On December 23, 2015, LaFromboise was claimed off waivers by the Angels. He was designated for assignment by the Angels on January 25.

Philadelphia Phillies

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.

Texas Rangers

On February 13, 2017, Lafromboise signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. He was released on August 14, 2017.