Dick Adkins

Born: 3/3/1920 in Electra, TX, USA

Died: 9/12/1955 in Electra, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-19 | Final Game: 1942-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Richard Earl Adkins

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Biography

Dick Adkins was a professional baseball player born in 1920 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, appearing in three games during the 1942 season. Adkins managed to collect one hit over the course of his short stint, finishing with a batting average of .143. His contributions on the field, while limited in statistical impact, reflected the challenges faced by many players during an era marked by the uncertainties of World War II. Despite his modest numbers, Adkins’s presence in the majors during 1942 placed him among a select group of players who experienced the game during a time of significant upheaval. As the nation turned its focus to the war, many players were drafted or enlisted, leading to a unique landscape in baseball that year. Though he did not achieve extensive success at the plate, Adkins's brief participation in the sport remains a testament to the era's complexities and the many athletes who contributed to baseball's enduring legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.143	0.333	0.143	0.476	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 29.2% 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
1942	PHA	AL	3	7	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	3	0	2	5	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	PHA	SS	3	0	2	5	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	3