Adam Piatt, baseball player, 2000-2003

Adam Piatt

Born: 2/8/1976 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-24 | Final Game: 2003-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Adam David Piatt

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Biography

Adam Piatt, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Piatt played a total of 212 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid hitting ability and contributed offensively with 129 hits, 16 home runs, and 65 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .248. His tenure in the league coincided with a time of offensive explosion in baseball, often referred to as the "steroid era," where power-hitting became increasingly emphasized. While Piatt's numbers may not place him among the all-time greats, his versatility and contributions were significant during his time with teams such as the Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays. He showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. Despite retiring from professional play in 2003, Piatt's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
212 521 62 129 31 6 16 65 3 57 149 0.248 0.323 0.422 0.745 -211.5

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .422 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.761 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
2000 OAK AL 60 157 24 47 5 5 5 23 0 23 44 0.299 .270 (+11%) .344 (+14%) .437 (+12%) .782 (+13%) 418.1
2001 OAK AL 36 95 9 20 5 1 0 6 0 13 26 0.211 .263 (-20%) .332 (-10%) .426 (-33%) .758 (-23%) -388.8
2002 OAK AL 55 137 18 32 8 0 5 18 2 12 33 0.234 .261 (-11%) .331 (-9%) .416 (-4%) .747 (-6%) -157.2
2003 OAK AL 47 100 6 24 10 0 4 15 1 6 30 0.240 .264 (-9%) .332 (-16%) .422 (+9%) .754 (-2%) -83.7
2003 TBR AL 14 32 5 6 3 0 2 3 0 3 16 0.188 — — — — -83.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 9 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 ALDS2 OAK 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
2000 ALDS1 OAK 3 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 15 0 0 2
3B 13 8 4 11 0 0
OF 156 120 201 7 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 OAK 1B 3 0 5 0 0 0
2000 OAK 3B 13 8 4 11 0 0
2000 OAK OF 29 25 37 1 2 0
2001 OAK OF 32 26 48 3 2 0
2002 OAK 1B 1 0 4 0 0 1
2002 OAK OF 50 35 66 1 0 0
2003 OAK 1B 1 0 6 0 0 1
2003 OAK OF 38 28 43 2 1 1
2003 TBA OF 7 6 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Third Base 13
Left Field 81
Right Field 79
Designated Hitter 20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 OAK AL $322,000
2001 OAK AL $217,500
Total Career Earnings $539,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1995, 1996, 1997