Bob Adams (first baseman)

Robert Melvin Adams (born January 6, 1952) is a former professional baseball first baseman and catcher. He played 15 games in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1977, mostly as a pinch hitter. Of the three games he played in the field, two were at first base and one was at catcher. In just 24 major league at bats, Adams hit two home runs, both solo. Prior to the 1977 season his manager, Ralph Houk, said that he "played no position well" but "might be of help".^[1]

Bob Adams
First baseman
Born: (1952-01-06) January 6, 1952 (age 73) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 10, 1977, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1977, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Batting average	.250
Home runs	2
Runs batted in	2
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Detroit Tigers (1977)