Position: RHP
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 195 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 02/08/2003
College: Florida State University
How Acquired: Drafted 8th round, 234th Overall, 2024
Bonus: $172,500
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2027
Minor League Free Agency: 2030
Options Left: 3
Overview
Adams pitched two years for two different junior colleges. He went to Florida State in 2024, but had Tommy John surgery and never pitched there. He has very good stuff, in fact the Pirates state that he’s reached triple digits, but he also has control problems. In 2022 at Indian River CC, pitching mainly as a reliever, he gave up 18 hits and 19 walks in 26.1 IP, with 44 strikeouts. He also had a lot of control problems the previous year. Adams signed for $72,000 under the slot amount.
2024
Obviously, Adams won’t be available to pitch until 2025, but so far that’s worked for Hunter Barco.
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Transactions
July 11, 2023: Drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 11th round, 315th overall pick.
July 15, 2024: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 8th round, 234th overall pick; signed on July 22.