George Adams

Born: 1/25/1855 in Worcester, MA, USA

Died: 10/11/1920 in Clarkston, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-06-14 | Final Game: 1879-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Henry Adams

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Biography

George Adams, born in 1855, was a professional baseball player who briefly played in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned a mere four games from June 14 to June 21 in 1879, a time when baseball was still in its formative years and the modern game was just beginning to take shape. Adams played as a position player, contributing to the early development of the sport in an era characterized by its unique challenges and evolving rules. During his brief time on the field, Adams recorded three hits in 13 at-bats, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his participation in the league reflects the competitive spirit of the period and the opportunities that were beginning to open up for players. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Adams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of the game and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	13	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.231	0.286	0.231	0.516	0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.599 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1879	SR1	NL	4	13	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	15	0	4	0
OF	2	0	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1879	SR1	1B	2	0	15	0	4	0
1879	SR1	OF	2	0	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Center Field	2