A walk-off solo home run by Adames against Miguel Castro of the Baltimore Orioles ended the game on August 7.
“Team of the Month” was a designation given to Adames in August, as he hit 5 home runs and drove in 14 runs with a slash line of 318/383/523.
With three straight multi-hit performances following a two-hit outing in final game of the season, Adames helped the Rays reach 90 victories for the first time since 2013.
In the final two months of the season, Adames batted .329, capping off a great second half. Adames finished the season with a .278/.348/.406 slash line and 10 home runs in 85 games, earning him a 2.0 WAR.
After 152 games at shortstop in 2019, Adames has established himself as the team’s primary shortstop. Walk-off home run by Adames helped beat Toronto Blue Jays on May 29.
Against the Boston Red Sox on September 29, Adames hit yet another walk-off single. This was his third walk-off in as many years.
With 13 DRS (Defense Runs Saved) in 2019 and a 2.1 DWR over Replacement, he had an excellent defensive season. He batted .254 with 20 home runs, 52 RBI, and 69 runs batted in throughout his time in the major leagues.
He had 4.2 more victories than a replacement player thanks to his outstanding defense. The Rays fell to the ALCS champion Astros in five games despite Adames’ .385/.500/.983 slash line, which included two home runs and a double.
A throw dubbed ‘The Relay’ by the local media in game four, Adames recorded an assist on a throw 178 feet from home plate.
Is Willy Adames Married?
Willy Adames is not married or in any relationship.