Ricky Adams, baseball player, 1982-1985

Ricky Adams

Born: 1/21/1959 in Upland, CA, USA

Died: 10/28/2011 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-15 | Final Game: 1985-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ricky Lee Adams

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Biography

Ricky Adams, born in 1959, was a position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1982 to 1985. Known for his speed on the bases and versatility in the field, Adams played in a total of 120 games during his time in the league. He made a modest impact offensively, finishing his career with 53 hits, 4 home runs, and 16 RBIs, which contributed to a batting average of .215. His ability to steal bases was noted, as he successfully swiped 3 bases throughout his career. Adams played during an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles, where traditional small ball strategies began to coexist with the increasing emphasis on power hitting. His contributions to the teams he played for were often seen in his defensive capabilities and his base running, providing depth to the rosters of the early 1980s. While not a superstar, Ricky Adams remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, representing a time when players relied on a blend of skill and athleticism. His career, though brief, reflects the diverse talents that shaped baseball during that period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
120 247 35 53 5 1 4 16 3 10 37 0.215 0.260 0.291 0.551 -848.0

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .291 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1982 LAA AL 8 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1983 LAA AL 58 112 22 28 2 0 2 6 1 5 12 0.250 .260 (-4%) .324 (-8%) .389 (-17%) .714 (-13%) -232.3
1985 SFG NL 54 121 12 23 3 1 2 10 1 5 23 0.190 .257 (-26%) .323 (-29%) .390 (-28%) .714 (-29%) -615.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 7 17 31 1 6
3B 32 15 5 56 3 5
SS 71 45 77 167 10 35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 CAL SS 8 4 6 12 1 4
1983 CAL 2B 4 4 8 18 0 5
1983 CAL 3B 16 5 3 25 2 2
1983 CAL SS 38 22 47 98 6 22
1985 SFN 2B 6 3 9 13 1 1
1985 SFN 3B 16 10 2 31 1 3
1985 SFN SS 25 19 24 57 3 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 33
Shortstop 71