La Rue Washington (born September 7, 1953) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers in 1978 and 1979. Listed at 6' 0", 170 lb., he batted and threw right-handed. Born in Long Beach, California, Washington was selected by the Rangers in the 23rd round of the 1975 MLB Draft out of California State University, Dominguez Hills.