Adam Hyzdu

Born: 12/6/1971 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-08 | Final Game: 2006-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Adam Davis Hyzdu

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Biography

Adam Hyzdu was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006. He made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates and had a brief but notable career, appearing in a total of 221 games. Over the course of his time in the league, Hyzdu recorded 82 hits, 19 home runs, and 61 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .229. Known for his power-hitting capabilities, he contributed significantly in the outfield during the early 2000s, an era characterized by a surge in offensive output and home runs across the league. Hyzdu's career was marked by his versatility and determination, as he worked his way through the minor leagues before reaching the majors. While he may not have had the longevity or the standout statistics of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, were appreciated by fans and teammates alike. His single stolen base reflects his approach as a primarily power-oriented player, focused more on driving in runs than on base running. After his retirement, Hyzdu remained a part of the baseball community, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who embraced the challenges of competing at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
221	358	54	82	18	0	19	61	1	41	98	0.229	0.310	0.439	0.749	-62.1

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2000	PIT	NL	12	18	2	7	2	1	4	0	0	4	0.389	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	PIT	NL	51	72	7	15	1	5	9	0	4	18	0.208	.263 (-21%)	.332 (-22%)	.426 (+1%)	.758 (-9%)	-131.2
2002	PIT	NL	59	155	24	36	6	11	34	0	21	44	0.232	.261 (-11%)	.331 (-2%)	.416 (+16%)	.747 (+8%)	212.1
2003	PIT	NL	51	63	16	13	5	1	8	0	10	21	0.206	.264 (-22%)	.332 (-4%)	.422 (-21%)	.754 (-13%)	-143.0
2004	BOS	AL	17	10	3	3	2	1	2	0	1	2	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	SDP	NL	17	20	1	3	1	0	4	1	3	4	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	BOS	AL	12	16	1	4	1	0	0	0	2	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	TEX	AL	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2005	ALDS1	BOS	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	1	18	2	0	0
OF	155	70	187	4	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	PIT	OF	5	2	5	0	0	0
2001	PIT	1B	4	1	15	2	0	0
2001	PIT	OF	27	11	27	0	0	0
2002	PIT	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
2002	PIT	OF	50	39	85	2	0	0
2003	PIT	OF	34	12	37	1	0	0
2004	BOS	OF	14	0	6	0	0	0
2005	SDN	OF	12	2	14	1	0	1
2005	BOS	OF	12	3	10	0	1	0
2006	TEX	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0