Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche made the decision to retire on Tuesday after general president Ken Williams told him he couldn't bring his 14-year-old son, Drake, into the clubhouse, per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
Drake LaRoche traveled with his father for several years, per Rosenthal, and his father described him as the team's “26th man.”
Williams disputed the report:
Washington Nationals superstar and LaRoche's former teammate, Bryce Harper, tweeted his support:
Good for you Roche! Nothing like father and son in the clubhouse..It's a FAMILY game #FamilyFirst
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) March 16, 2016
LaRoche, 36, hit just .