Dick Adams, baseball player, 1947-1947

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

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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 -339.8

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1947 PHA AL 37 89 9 18 2 3 2 11 0 2 18 0.202 .262 (-23%) .336 (-35%) .376 (-4%) .712 (-19%) -339.8

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