Adam Riggs
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2004)
Adam Riggs was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Diego Padres, and the Anaheim Angels, a span of 8 seasons. In 61 career games, he hit .216 with 33 hits, 3 home runs, and 10 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 110.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-08-07
- Last Game
- 2004-10-03
Full name: Adam David Riggs
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 153 | 18 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 30 | .216 | .290 | .346 | .636 | 110 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career OPS .636 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — 16.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | LAN | NL | 9 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SDN | NL | 12 | 36 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | 24 | 61 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | .246 | .264 (-7%) | .332 (+3%) | .422 (+17%) | .754 (+11%) | 109.8 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | 16 | 36 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 61 | 153 | 18 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 30 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 110 | ||
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 (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 56 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .161 |
| Away | 35 | 97 | 15 | 24 | 3 | 7 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-03 | LAA | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-10-02 | LAA | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-10-01 | LAA | OAK | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-30 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-27 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-26 | LAA | OAK | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | LAA | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-18 | LAA | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-14 | LAA | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-12 | LAA | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 11 |
| Second Base | 23 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | LAN | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| County College of Morris | Randolph | NJ | 1992 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | SC | 1993, 1994 |
Adam Riggs: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 7, 1997 and the final game on October 3, 2004, Adam Riggs built the record summarized on this page. By club, Riggs's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Dodgers (1997), the San Diego Padres (2001), and the Anaheim Angels (2003 to 2004). Riggs is listed as a second baseman at 6 feet, 0 inches and 195 pounds. Riggs batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Riggs was born on October 4, 1972, in Steubenville, OH, USA. On the record, Adam Riggs was born Adam David Riggs.
The batting record for Riggs: 61 games, 33 hits in 153 at bats, and a .216 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 10 runs batted in. Riggs's career OPS of .636 combines a .290 on-base mark with .346 slugging. Measured against the leagues Riggs played in, the .216 career average compares with a .265 league average over the same seasons, 18.7% below the league. No season topped the 15 hits of 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adam Riggs
- What years did Adam Riggs play?
- Adam Riggs played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004.
- Was Adam Riggs a pitcher?
- No. Adam Riggs was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Adam Riggs hit?
- Adam Riggs hit 3 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What was Adam Riggs's career batting average?
- Adam Riggs batted .216 over his career, with 33 hits in 153 at bats.
- How many RBI did Adam Riggs have?
- Adam Riggs drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Adam Riggs in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Adam Riggs has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.