Mike Adams, baseball player, 1972-1978

Mike Adams

Born: 7/24/1948 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-10 | Final Game: 1978-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael Adams

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Biography

Mike Adams, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1972 until his retirement in 1978. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 100 games, showcasing his skills in a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of players and the emergence of new playing styles. Adams was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute to his team's dynamics, albeit with modest statistical output. Throughout his career, Adams recorded 23 hits, 3 home runs, and 9 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .195. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, accumulating 2 stolen bases. While his numbers may not reflect the dominance seen in other players of his era, Adams' contributions to the game extended beyond the statistics, as he played during a period that laid the groundwork for the modern game. His journey through the leagues illustrates the challenges faced by players during a transitional time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 118 27 23 5 0 3 9 2 32 29 0.195 0.375 0.314 0.689 167.7

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.697 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
1972 MIN AL 3 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1973 MIN AL 55 66 21 14 2 0 3 6 2 17 18 0.212 .256 (-17%) .325 (+17%) .378 (avg) .703 (+8%) 167.7
1976 CHC NL 25 29 1 4 2 0 0 2 0 8 7 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1977 CHC NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 OAK AL 15 15 5 3 1 0 0 1 0 7 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 1 8 5 0 2
3B 6 1 0 3 0 0
OF 31 25 49 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 MIN OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1973 MIN OF 24 21 45 0 1 0
1976 CHN 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1976 CHN 3B 3 1 0 1 0 0
1976 CHN OF 4 2 3 0 0 0
1977 CHN OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
1978 OAK 2B 6 1 7 4 0 2
1978 OAK 3B 3 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 6
Left Field 27
Center Field 2
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 19