Bob Adams, baseball player, 1977-1977

Bob Adams

Born: 1/6/1952 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-07-10 | Final Game: 1977-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert Melvin Adams

Biography

Bob Adams, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but memorable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. He played as a position player from his debut on July 10, 1977, until his final game on September 29, 1977. Over the course of his short career, Adams appeared in 15 games, where he demonstrated his offensive potential by recording 6 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of 0.25. Although Adams' time in the major leagues was limited, he showcased the power-hitting capabilities that were becoming increasingly valued in the game during this era. His ability to hit home runs contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, as teams began to favor players who could provide offensive firepower. While he did not leave a long-lasting legacy in terms of statistics, his participation during a transformative time in baseball highlights the diverse paths players took during this period of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 24 2 6 1 0 2 2 0 0 5 0.250 0.250 0.542 0.792 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 2 20 1 0 1
C 1 1 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1971, 1972, 1973