Summary
Nate LaRue, a baseball player who changed from being a catcher to a pitcher, retired after his first season pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league teams. LaRue had played in 27 games across two minor league levels in 2025 but decided to retire after those experiences.
Key Facts
- Nate LaRue was originally a catcher before switching to pitching.
- He signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent in August 2023.
- In 2025, LaRue played 27 games as a pitcher in the Blue Jays' minor league system.
- He recorded a 3-1 win-loss record and a 5.28 ERA at Class-A Dunedin.
- LaRue's opponents hit .285 against him and he was 0-for-2 in save situations.
- He allowed five runs in five innings in Class-A Vancouver.
- LaRue was a catcher in high school and also pitched occasionally.
- He attended Auburn University, where he hit 13 home runs and had 56 RBIs over four seasons.
