Dick Adams
Born: 4/8/1920 in Tuolumne, CA, USA
Died: 9/14/2016 in Fallbrook, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-05-20 | Final Game: 1947-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Richard Leroy Adams
Biography
Dick Adams was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the 1947 season. His career spanned from May 20, 1947, to September 28, 1947, during a transformative era in the sport that followed the integration of baseball. Adams played primarily as a position player, appearing in 37 games where he showcased his abilities on the field.
In his short stint in the majors, Adams accumulated 18 hits and recorded 2 home runs, driving in 11 runs with a batting average of .202. While his offensive numbers may not have reflected the prowess of some of his contemporaries, his role in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the post-war era. Adams’ career, though fleeting, highlighted the opportunities available to players during a time of change and growth in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 89 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.202 | 0.220 | 0.360 | 0.579 | -340.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PHA | AL | 37 | 89 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.202 | -340.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 24 | 0 | 170 | 17 | 1 | 19 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PHA | 1B | 24 | 0 | 170 | 17 | 1 | 19 |
| 1947 | PHA | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 24 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |