Adam Hyzdu
Born: 12/6/1971 in San Jose, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-09-08 | Final Game: 2006-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Adam Davis Hyzdu
Biography
Adam Hyzdu was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006. He made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates and had a brief but notable career, appearing in a total of 221 games. Over the course of his time in the league, Hyzdu recorded 82 hits, 19 home runs, and 61 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .229. Known for his power-hitting capabilities, he contributed significantly in the outfield during the early 2000s, an era characterized by a surge in offensive output and home runs across the league.
Hyzdu's career was marked by his versatility and determination, as he worked his way through the minor leagues before reaching the majors. While he may not have had the longevity or the standout statistics of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, were appreciated by fans and teammates alike. His single stolen base reflects his approach as a primarily power-oriented player, focused more on driving in runs than on base running. After his retirement, Hyzdu remained a part of the baseball community, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who embraced the challenges of competing at the highest level.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | 358 | 54 | 82 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 61 | 1 | 41 | 98 | 0.229 | 0.310 | 0.439 | 0.749 | -62.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 12 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.389 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 51 | 72 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.208 | -131.2 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 59 | 155 | 24 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 0 | 21 | 44 | 0.232 | 212.1 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 51 | 63 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 0.206 | -143.0 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 17 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 12 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 17 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ALDS1 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 155 | 70 | 187 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | OF | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | 1B | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | OF | 27 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | PIT | OF | 50 | 39 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | PIT | OF | 34 | 12 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BOS | OF | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | BOS | OF | 12 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | OF | 12 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | TEX | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 47 |
| Center Field | 65 |
| Right Field | 56 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-07-20 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDN | NL | $375,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $375,000 | ||