Russ Adams
- January 9, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Russ Adams |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Aug 30, 1980(1980-08-30) |
Age | 44 |
Birthplace | Laurinburg |
Country | United States |
Birth City | North Carolina |
Horoscope | Leo |
Russ Adams Biography
Name | Russ Adams |
Birthday | Aug 30 |
Birth Year | 1980 |
Place Of Birth | Laurinburg |
Home Town | North Carolina |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Russ Adams is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 30, 1980 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States. Russ Moore Adams, born August 30, 1980, is an American former professional infielder. He was a Major League Baseball (MLB), infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi stated that Adams would start 2007 in Triple A and would need to earn his way back on the team. Russ was called up from Triple-A on August 17th and has been playing with the Jays in the utility infielder position. He recorded his first major league grand slam against Jonathan Papelbon, the Boston Red Sox.
On February 5, 2009, Adams was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays to make room for T. J. Beam on the 40-man roster. On February 11, he was outrighted to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. While with Las Vegas, he played some games in the infield and outfield, and spent a month on the disabled list with a broken hand, but hit over .300 while active. On June 21, Adams’ contract was purchased from Triple-A by the Blue Jays, as Joe Inglett was optioned back to Las Vegas. Adams singled in a pinch-hitting appearance that day against the Washington Nationals. GM Ricciardi said Adams would be a reserve infielder, left fielder, designated hitter and pinch hitter with Toronto.
Not making the team out of Spring Training, Adams played second base (No. 38) with the Mets Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons. On April 15, 2010, he was injured turning a double play when Tug Hulett of the Pawtucket Red Sox, Boston’s Triple-A affiliate, slid hard into him. Adams was helped off the field by his teammates and was replaced by Alex Cintrón. Adams entered the game hitting .286.” Adams returned from injury for the April 21, 2010, game against the Rochester Red Wings, singling in the top of the third inning, but not scoring. On May 5, 2011, Adams retired from baseball at the age of 30.
Before being optioned to Triple-A affiliate the Jays, the Syracuse Chiefs on May 25, 2006, he played shortstop (alongside Josh Towers). After playing 17 games in Syracuse, he was called up by the Blue Jays on June 12, 2006. He had trouble hitting the ball since his call up and because of Aaron Hill’s struggles as a shortstop, he was recalled by the Blue Jays. Hill switched to second base and John McDonald took over the shortstop position previously held by Hill. To give him more playing time, he was optioned to Syracuse on July 30,
Russ Adams Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Russ Adams is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Russ Adams 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Adams played college baseball at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He played college summer baseball for the Cape Cod Baseball League’s Orleans Cardinals in 2001. He had a strong 2002 season, batting.370 and scoring 45 runs. The Toronto Blue Jays selected him in the 14th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. This was ahead of Scott Kazmir (Nick Swisher), Cole Hamels, Jeff Francoeur and Matt Cain.
Adams was drafted to the major league club in the fourth season of 2004 and had his rookie season in 2005. Adams was primarily used in the lead-off spot in the lineup. Adams ended the 2005 season with an average batting of.256, a.325 OBP and 27 doubles, five triples, 8 home runs and 11 stolen bases. Adams was seventh in the AL for sacrifice flies, and tenth overall in American League at bats per struckout. Adams and Gustavo Chacin were named to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team. Adams made 26 errors on the field for the Blue Jays, and was frequently criticized for his throwing arm.
On July 3, 2009, Adams was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays after they called up David Dellucci from Triple-A Las Vegas. He cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent. He was claimed by the San Diego Padres, and then played with their AAA affiliate Portland Beavers.
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Top Facts about Russ Adams
- Russ Adams is a retired American baseball player.
- He played for the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres.
- Adams was drafted 14th overall in the 2002 MLB draft.
- He played primarily as a shortstop and second baseman.
- In his career, he had a batting average of .247 with 20 home runs.
- Adams was known for his defensive skills on the field.
- He retired from professional baseball in 2011 at age 30.
- Adams currently works as an assistant coach at UNC Charlotte.
- During his college career, he played for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Adams was born on August 30, 1980, in Laurinburg, North Carolina.