Adam Riggs, baseball player, 1997-2004

Adam Riggs

Born: 10/4/1972 in Steubenville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-07 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Adam David Riggs

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Biography

Adam Riggs was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1997 until 2004. Primarily playing as a position player, Riggs appeared in 61 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 33 hits, contributing to a batting average of .216. Known for his versatility on the field, he showcased his power with 3 home runs and demonstrated speed with 6 stolen bases, alongside 10 runs batted in (RBIs). Riggs's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitting and increased emphasis on offensive statistics. While Riggs may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were valuable, especially in moments where depth and utility players were essential. His journey through MLB reflected the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges of a competitive league, making him a notable figure among those who sought to make an impact in baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 153 18 33 9 1 3 10 6 16 30 0.216 0.290 0.346 0.636 109.8

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1997 LAD NL 9 20 3 4 1 0 0 1 1 4 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2001 SDP NL 12 36 2 7 1 0 0 1 1 2 8 0.194 — — — — 0.0
2003 LAA AL 24 61 11 15 4 1 3 5 3 9 9 0.246 .264 (-7%) .332 (+3%) .422 (+17%) .754 (+11%) 109.8
2004 LAA AL 16 36 2 7 3 0 0 3 1 1 10 0.194 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 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
2004 ALDS1 ANA 2 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 11 9 72 11 2 5
2B 23 17 21 43 0 8
3B 1 1 1 4 0 0
OF 16 12 24 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 LAN 2B 8 7 6 19 0 3
2001 SDN 2B 11 9 12 20 0 5
2001 SDN 3B 1 1 1 4 0 0
2003 ANA 1B 10 9 71 10 2 5
2003 ANA 2B 3 1 3 3 0 0
2003 ANA OF 8 7 13 1 0 1
2004 ANA 1B 1 0 1 1 0 0
2004 ANA 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2004 ANA OF 8 5 11 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11
Second Base 23
Third Base 1
Left Field 16
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 LAN NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $170,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
County College of Morris Randolph NJ 1992
University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken SC 1993, 1994