Austin Lance Adams is a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the San Diego Padres.
Prior to playing for the Padres, Adams also played for Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners.
The Mariners transferred Adams, Austin Nola, and Dan Altavilla to the San Diego Padres on August 30, 2020, in exchange for Ty France, Taylor Trammell, Andrés Muoz, and Luis Torrens.
Adams struggled with control throughout his 2021 MLB season. On September 1, 2021, Adams becomes the first MLB pitcher to record 20 or more hits by a pitch while pitching less than 50 innings.
Adams is the only pitcher to strike out 20 batters or more since 2004. During his 8-pitch performance, he struck out two hitters, walked one, allowed one hit, and struck out none. As of September 1, 2021, he had pitched 45.2 innings in his 2021 season.
Austin Adams becomes the first pitcher since 1923 to have 23 or more hit by pitches in a season on September 12.
His final HBP of the season came in the bottom of the eighth inning on September 17 against Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals. Adams concluded the season with 24 HBPs, a new live-ball record.
Adams signed a $0.925 million contract with the Padres on March 22, 2022, avoiding salary arbitration.
Austin Adams Contract
The San Diego Padres and Austin Adams agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract, with a $925,000 guaranteed minimum salary.
Austin Adams Salary
Austin Adams earns a yearly salary of $925,000 on average. Adams’ base pay in 2022 will be $925,000.
Austin Adams Net Worth
Austin Adams has a net worth estimation of $1 million to $5 million