MLB Scout - Philidelphia Phillies
Jason LaRue is a Smithson Valley High School graduate. After high school he went to Northeast Texas Community college in Mt. Pleasant, Texas followed by Dallas Baptist University. After being selected in the 5th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft out of Dallas Baptist University, LaRue debuted with the Cincinnati Reds on June 15, 1999 and became Cincinnati's starting catcher in 2001. 2005 was his best overall season with 14 HR, 60 RBI and .260 batting average. LaRue was with the Cincinnati Reds until 2006. In 2007 he played one year with Kansas City Royals. The last three years of his career were with the St. Louis Cardinals. LaRue announced his retirement from Major League Baseball in 2010.
Larue was known throughout his career to be a defensive specialist, in 2001 he led the Major Leagues with a 61% caught stealing percentage and has a career 39%. Larue is now enjoying his passion for the outdoors and is a full time deer-breeder.
