Willy Adames, baseball player, 180 home runs, 2018

Willy Adames

Active Player

Born: 9/2/1995 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2018-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Willy Rafael Adames

Biography

Willy Adames, born in 1995, is an active professional baseball player known for his dynamic presence on the field. Since making his Major League debut on May 22, 2018, Adames has established himself as a key position player in the league. Over the course of his career, he has played in 1,040 games, showcasing his consistency and durability. With 933 hits, 180 home runs, and 559 RBIs, Adames demonstrates a powerful offensive skill set, complemented by a career batting average of .244. His ability to steal bases is also notable, as he has successfully swiped 63 bags, reflecting his speed and agility on the base paths. Adames continues to make significant contributions to his team's success, combining his strong offensive capabilities with solid defensive skills. As a player in the current era of baseball, he navigates the challenges of a rapidly evolving game, characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and strategic base running. His journey through the league illustrates the competitive spirit and talent required to excel in today's Major League Baseball landscape, and he remains a player to watch as he continues to develop and impact the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1040 3818 561 933 194 7 180 559 63 428 1161 0.244 0.321 0.440 0.762 3244.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
35 111 7 24 7 0 2 7 18 44 0.216

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLWC1 MIL 3 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.182
2023 NLWC1 MIL 2 7 0 4 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.571
2021 NLDS1 MIL 4 17 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 9 0.294
2020 ALCS TBA 7 17 1 2 2 0 0 3 9 8 0.118
2020 ALDS1 TBA 5 15 2 2 0 0 0 0 3 6 0.133
2020 ALWC1 TBA 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167
2020 WS TBA 6 21 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 8 0.143
2019 ALDS1 TBA 5 13 3 5 1 0 2 2 3 3 0.385
2019 ALWC TBA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 8 20 31 1 6
SS 860 843 976 2020 102 388

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Shortstop 860
Designated Hitter 6

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-06-01
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-04-30
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-07-17

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2024 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 54.0 420 0
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 8.0 420 0