Ricky Lee Adams (January 21, 1959 – October 28, 2011) was an American former professional

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player who played three seasons for the California Angels and

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of the

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(MLB). In a three season career, Adams had a

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of .215 and four

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Career

On June 7, 1977 he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the first round, as the 14th pick, of the 1977 MLB draft. They released him April 4, 1980 after three years in the Astros farm system. On May 2, 1980 he signed as a free agent with the California Angels. Adams made his debut with the Angels on September 15, 1982, a loss to the

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. Adams came into the game in the bottom of the 5th inning, replacing

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at shortstop. He did not get a chance to bat, however, being pulled for pinch hitter

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in the top of the 7th inning. Adams played in 64 games for the Angels over the next two seasons, primarily on the left side of the infield. He spent all of 1984 in the minor leagues and was granted free agency on October 15. He would sign with the

on December 25. Adams played in 54 games for the Giants, and would end his career with 75 games for Angels affiliates in 1987.

Death

Adams died on October 28, 2011 in Rancho Cucamonga, California after a long battle with

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.Former Angel Ricky Adams dies of cancer
. Retrieved May 7, 2020.

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