Glenn Adams

Born: 10/4/1947 in Northbridge, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-05-04 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Glenn Charles Adams

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Biography

Glenn Adams was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who had a career spanning from 1975 to 1982. A position player known for his versatility and reliability at the plate, Adams played in a total of 661 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made a notable impact with a career batting average of .280, accumulating 452 hits, including 34 home runs, and driving in 225 runs. While he was not known for his speed, he contributed with 6 stolen bases throughout his career. Adams played during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with changes in player conditioning and strategy. His performance reflected the competitive nature of the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period marked by a blend of emerging power hitters and traditional contact players. Although he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Glenn Adams remained a dependable player who contributed to his teams with both offensive skills and defensive versatility. His legacy is remembered by those who appreciate the contributions of all players in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
661	1617	152	452	79	5	34	225	6	111	183	0.280	0.324	0.398	0.721	225.9

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 0.721 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — near 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
1975	SFG	NL	61	90	10	27	2	1	4	15	1	11	25	0.300	.257 (+16%)	.327 (+16%)	.374 (+28%)	.701 (+22%)	356.3
1976	SFG	NL	69	74	2	18	4	0	0	3	1	1	12	0.243	.255 (-5%)	.320 (-21%)	.360 (-18%)	.681 (-19%)	-258.3
1977	MIN	AL	95	269	32	91	17	0	6	49	0	18	30	0.338	.264 (+28%)	.329 (+14%)	.401 (+17%)	.730 (+16%)	776.2
1978	MIN	AL	116	310	27	80	18	1	7	35	0	17	32	0.258	.257 (avg)	.323 (-8%)	.378 (+3%)	.702 (-2%)	-196.4
1979	MIN	AL	119	326	34	98	13	1	8	50	2	25	27	0.301	.265 (+13%)	.329 (+6%)	.397 (+6%)	.727 (+6%)	366.8
1980	MIN	AL	99	262	32	75	11	2	6	38	2	15	26	0.286	.264 (+8%)	.326 (-2%)	.387 (+6%)	.714 (+3%)	54.3
1981	MIN	AL	72	220	13	46	10	0	2	24	0	20	26	0.209	.255 (-18%)	.320 (-15%)	.368 (-24%)	.688 (-19%)	-743.8
1982	TOR	AL	30	66	2	17	4	0	1	11	0	4	5	0.258	.261 (-1%)	.324 (-11%)	.388 (-6%)	.712 (-9%)	-129.1