Adam Everett, baseball player, 2001-2011

Adam Everett

Born: 2/5/1977 in Austell, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-08-30 | Final Game: 2011-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Adam Everett

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Biography

Adam Everett was a professional baseball player who had a notable career as a shortstop in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011. Born in 1977, Everett made his debut with the Houston Astros and quickly became known for his exceptional defensive capabilities, earning a reputation as one of the premier fielders of his era. Over his career, he played in 880 games, achieving 668 hits and 40 home runs, alongside 283 RBIs. His contributions on the field were not limited to his bat; he also recorded 67 stolen bases, illustrating his speed and agility as a position player. Throughout his time in the league, Everett was a significant part of the Astros' success during the early 2000s, including their run to the World Series in 2005. His .242 batting average reflected a player who excelled defensively while providing key contributions on offense. As a member of the league during a period marked by offensive prowess, Everett's defensive skills often stood out, earning him respect among peers and fans alike. After concluding his career in 2011, Everett left behind a legacy characterized by his commitment to the game and his impact on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
880 2758 334 668 135 15 40 283 67 174 455 0.242 0.294 0.346 0.640 -8488.4

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
2001 HOU NL 9 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 HOU NL 40 88 11 17 3 0 0 4 3 12 19 0.193 .261 (-26%) .331 (-10%) .416 (-45%) .747 (-30%) -425.7
2003 HOU NL 128 387 51 99 18 3 8 51 8 28 66 0.256 .264 (-3%) .332 (-4%) .422 (-10%) .754 (-7%) -542.6
2004 HOU NL 104 384 66 105 15 2 8 31 13 17 56 0.273 .266 (+3%) .335 (-5%) .427 (-10%) .762 (-8%) -612.1
2005 HOU NL 152 549 58 136 27 2 11 54 21 26 103 0.248 .264 (-6%) .330 (-12%) .418 (-13%) .749 (-13%) -1542.4
2006 HOU NL 150 514 52 123 28 6 6 59 9 34 71 0.239 .269 (-11%) .336 (-14%) .431 (-18%) .768 (-16%) -1910.8
2007 HOU NL 66 220 18 51 11 1 2 15 4 14 31 0.232 .268 (-14%) .335 (-16%) .422 (-25%) .758 (-21%) -863.2
2008 MIN AL 48 127 19 27 6 1 2 20 0 12 15 0.213 .263 (-19%) .333 (-17%) .416 (-22%) .749 (-20%) -495.7
2009 DET AL 118 345 43 82 21 0 3 44 5 22 61 0.238 .262 (-9%) .332 (-13%) .417 (-22%) .750 (-18%) -1309.2
2010 DET AL 31 81 6 15 5 0 0 4 2 4 18 0.185 .257 (-28%) .325 (-32%) .402 (-39%) .728 (-36%) -510.0
2011 CLE AL 34 60 9 13 1 0 0 1 1 5 14 0.217 .255 (-15%) .320 (-14%) .399 (-42%) .719 (-29%) -276.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 53 5 11 1 1 0 3 2 9 0.208

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 NLCS HOU 6 23 2 7 1 1 0 2 0 4 0.304
2005 NLDS2 HOU 4 14 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.214
2005 WS HOU 4 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.067
2004 NLCS HOU 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2004 NLDS2 HOU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 5 8 17 3 5
3B 16 12 2 28 1 4
SS 827 773 1161 2316 85 512

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 HOU SS 6 0 2 2 2 1
2002 HOU SS 34 29 34 93 5 22
2003 HOU SS 128 116 207 344 17 71
2004 HOU SS 99 97 137 279 10 56
2005 HOU SS 150 147 209 421 14 96
2006 HOU SS 149 146 202 479 7 105
2007 HOU SS 66 62 96 197 8 37
2008 MIN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 MIN SS 44 41 61 145 7 30
2009 DET SS 116 107 161 282 14 70
2010 DET SS 31 28 48 74 1 24
2011 CLE 2B 8 5 8 17 3 5
2011 CLE 3B 16 12 2 28 1 4
2011 CLE SS 4 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 16
Shortstop 827
Designated Hitter 9

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 CLE AL $700,000
2010 DET AL $1,550,000
2009 DET AL $1,000,000
2008 MIN AL $2,800,000
2007 HOU NL $2,800,000
2006 HOU NL $1,900,000
2005 HOU NL $445,000
2004 HOU NL $370,000
2002 HOU NL $366,750
Total Career Earnings $11,931,750

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 1997, 1998