Glenn Adams
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1982)
Glenn Adams was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982 for the San Francisco Giants, the Minnesota Twins, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 8 seasons. In 661 career games, he hit .280 with 452 hits, 34 home runs, and 225 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 384.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-05-04
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Glenn Charles Adams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 661 | 1,617 | 152 | 452 | 79 | 5 | 34 | 225 | 6 | 111 | 183 | .280 | .324 | .398 | .721 | 384 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .398 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .721 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | SFN | NL | 61 | 90 | 10 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 25 | .300 | .257 (+16%) | .327 (+16%) | .374 (+28%) | .701 (+22%) | 356.3 |
| 1976 | SFN | NL | 69 | 74 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | .243 | .255 (-5%) | .320 (-21%) | .360 (-18%) | .681 (-19%) | -229.0 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 95 | 269 | 32 | 91 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 0 | 18 | 30 | .338 | .264 (+28%) | .329 (+14%) | .401 (+17%) | .730 (+16%) | 776.2 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 116 | 310 | 27 | 80 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 0 | 17 | 32 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .323 (-8%) | .378 (+3%) | .702 (-2%) | -161.7 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 119 | 326 | 34 | 98 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 2 | 25 | 27 | .301 | .265 (+13%) | .329 (+6%) | .397 (+6%) | .727 (+6%) | 366.8 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 99 | 262 | 32 | 75 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 2 | 15 | 26 | .286 | .264 (+8%) | .326 (-2%) | .387 (+6%) | .714 (+3%) | 54.3 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 72 | 220 | 13 | 46 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 26 | .209 | .255 (-18%) | .320 (-15%) | .368 (-24%) | .688 (-19%) | -656.2 |
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 30 | 66 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .258 | .261 (-1%) | .324 (-11%) | .388 (-6%) | .712 (-9%) | -122.3 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 661 | 1,617 | 152 | 452 | 79 | 5 | 34 | 225 | 6 | 111 | 183 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 384 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (661 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 339 | 807 | 71 | 214 | 17 | 113 | .265 |
| Away | 322 | 810 | 81 | 238 | 17 | 112 | .294 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | TOR | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-28 | TOR | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-19 | TOR | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-18 | TOR | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-16 | TOR | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-15 | TOR | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-06 | TOR | OAK | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-05 | TOR | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-01 | TOR | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-31 | TOR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 97 |
| Right Field | 49 |
| Designated Hitter | 374 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield College | Springfield | MA | 1967 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Glenn Adams (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Glenn Adams: the record in brief
May 4, 1975 and October 3, 1982 bracket Glenn Adams's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Adams played for the San Francisco Giants (1975 through 1976), the Minnesota Twins (1977 through 1981), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1982). Adams is listed as a designated hitter at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. Adams batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Adams was born on October 4, 1947, in Northbridge, MA, USA. Glenn Adams was the playing name; the full given name is Glenn Charles.
Across 661 games at the plate, Adams's career line reads 452 hits in 1,617 at bats for a .280 average, along with 34 homers and 225 RBI. The on-base percentage is .324 and the slugging percentage .398, for an OPS of .721. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Adams's .280 average sits 7.3% above it. No season topped the 98 hits of 1979. In 1977, a season of regular play, Adams hit .338 while the league hit .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Adams
- What years did Glenn Adams play?
- Glenn Adams played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982.
- Was Glenn Adams a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Adams was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Glenn Adams hit?
- Glenn Adams hit 34 career home runs with 452 hits.
- What teams did Glenn Adams play for?
- Glenn Adams played for 3 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1975–1976), the Minnesota Twins (1977–1981), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1982).
- What were Glenn Adams's career stats?
- In 661 games, Glenn Adams had 452 hits, 34 home runs, 225 RBI, 152 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- What position did Glenn Adams play?
- Glenn Adams played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Glenn Adams and how much did he weigh?
- Glenn Adams was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Glenn Adams hit each season?
- Glenn Adams's home runs by season: 4 in 1975, 0 in 1976, 6 in 1977, 7 in 1978, 8 in 1979, 6 in 1980, 2 in 1981, and 1 in 1982. His most in one season was 8, in 1979.
- What was Glenn Adams's career batting average?
- Glenn Adams batted .280 over his career, with 452 hits in 1,617 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Adams have?
- Glenn Adams drove in 225 runs in his career.
- Is Glenn Adams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Adams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.