Jordyn Adams

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Jordyn Adams

|image =

|team = Baltimore Orioles

|number =

|position = Outfielder

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|10|18}}

|birth_place = Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = August 2

|debutyear = 2023

|debutteam = Los Angeles Angels

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = June 5, 2025

|stat1label = Batting average

|stat1value = .173

|stat2label = Home runs

|stat2value = 1

|stat3label = Runs batted in

|stat3value = 3

|teams =

Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2023}}–{{mlby|2024}})
Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2025}})

}}

Jordyn Bradley Adams (born October 18, 1999) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels.

Amateur career

Adams attended Blythewood High School in Blythewood, South Carolina, and transferred to Green Hope High School in Cary, North Carolina, for his senior year.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/prep-football/article118615048.html |title=Blythewood standout Jordyn Adams to transfer}} He played both baseball and American football.{{Cite web |last=Collazo |first=Carlos |date=2018-04-13 |title=Two Sports, One Decision For Jordyn Adams |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/two-sports-one-decision-for-jordyn-adams/ |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=Baseball America |language=en-US}} In July 2017, he played in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game and hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning to give his team the victory.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/matthew-liberatore-jordyn-adams-ua-all-america/c-245289592 |title=Matthew Liberatore Jordyn Adams UA All-America |website=MLB.com}} As a senior in football, he had 54 receptions for 1,060 yards and 16 touchdowns.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/prep-football/article189966239.html |title=Decision might be looming for two-sport standout Jordyn Adams}} He played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.{{Cite web |url=http://usatodayhss.com/2017/unc-commit-jordyn-adams-excited-to-receive-u-s-army-all-american-jersey |title=UNC commit Jordyn Adams excited to receive U.S. Army All-American jersey |date=November 16, 2017}} He was also invited to play at the Under Armour All-America Game.{{Cite web |url=http://usatodayhss.com/2017/jordyn-adams-pulls-off-rare-all-american-double-in-football-and-baseball |title=Jordyn Adams pulls off rare All-American double in football and baseball |date=July 11, 2017}} Adams committed to the University of North Carolina to play both college football and college baseball.{{Cite web |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article159531979.html |title=Four-star wide receiver Jordyn Adams commits to UNC over Clemson}} He was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star football recruit and ranked among the top players in his class.{{Cite web |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2018/jordyn-adams-176728 |title=Jordyn Adams, 2018 Wide Receiver - Rivals.com |website=n.rivals.com}} He was also considered a top prospect for the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article208474584.html |title=Green Hope's Jordyn Adams has a decision to make. UNC football or Major League Baseball?}}

Professional career

=Los Angeles Angels=

Adams was selected 17th overall by the Los Angeles Angels in the draft.{{cite web| url = https://www.foxsports.com/west/story/mlb-draft-angels-take-dual-sport-star-jordyn-adams-with-17th-overall-selection-060418| title = MLB Draft: Angels select dual sport star Jordyn Adams 17th overall {{!}} FOX Sports| date = June 4, 2018}} He decided against playing college football and signed with the Angels for $3,472,900.{{cite web| url = http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/unc-now/article212614204.html| title = Reference at www.newsobserver.com}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-draft-pick-jordyn-adams-agrees-to-deal/c-279943416 |title=Angels' top Draft pick Adams agrees to deal}} He made his professional debut with the Arizona League Angels and was promoted to the rookie–level Orem Owlz in August. His season was ended in late August after suffering a broken jaw that occurred during an outfield collision.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-jordyn-adams-out-with-jaw-injury/c-292053762| title = Angels' Jordyn Adams out with jaw injury| website = MLB.com}} In 29 games between the Angels and Owls, Adams batted .267 with 13 RBI.{{Cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/player/jordyn-adams-677941 |title=Jordyn Adams Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher=Minor League Baseball |access-date=September 11, 2018}}

Adams spent a majority of the 2019 season with the Single–A Burlington Bees, and also played in three games in the Arizona League and nine games with the High–A Inland Empire 66ers.{{cite web| url = https://www.prospects1500.com/milb/midwest-league/2019-midwest-league-preview/| title = 2019 Midwest League Preview -| date = April 3, 2019}} Over 109 games between the three clubs, Adams slashed .257/.351/.369 with eight home runs, 36 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.{{cite web| url = https://www.halosheaven.com/2021/3/8/22319669/jordyn-adams-los-angeles-angels-mlb-news-spring-training| title = Joe Maddon excited for future of Jordyn Adams - Halos Heaven| date = March 8, 2021}} Adams did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=November 20, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}} Adams began 2021 with the High–A Tri-City Dust Devils. Over 71 games, he batted .217 with five home runs, 27 RBI, and 18 stolen bases.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jordyn-adams-makes-adjustment-with-new-swing | title=Toolsy Adams tries to maximize potential with 'simplified' swing | website=MLB.com }}

He returned to Tri-City to open the 2022 season,{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3238040/2022/04/08/catch-the-stars-of-tomorrow-where-top-prospects-from-the-cactus-league-are-starting-their-seasons/ | title=Where top prospects from the Cactus League are starting their seasons }} and was promoted to the Double–A Rocket City Trash Pandas later in the year. In 120 total games, he batted a cumulative .238/.317/.332 with 4 home runs, 42 RBI, and 33 stolen bases.{{Cite web|title=Green Hope alum Jordyn Adams called up to MLB with Los Angeles Angels|url=https://www.highschoolot.com/green-hope-alum-jordyn-adams-called-up-to-mlb-with-los-angeles-angels/20981301/|access-date=August 2, 2023|website=highschoolot.com|language=en}}

Adams was assigned to the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees to begin the 2023 season. In 89 games, he hit .265/.351/.466 with 13 home runs, 60 RBI, and 37 stolen bases.{{Cite web|title=Jordyn Adams - Stats - Batting|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jordyn-adams/sa3008032/stats?position=OF|access-date=August 2, 2023|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}} On August 1, 2023, Adams was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jordyn-adams-contract-selected-from-triple-a/|title=Angels' Jordyn Adams: Contract selected from Triple-A|website=CBSSports.com}} On August 2, he made his major league debut against the Atlanta Braves, going 0–for–4 with two strikeouts.{{Cite web |date=August 3, 2023 |title=Angels' Jordyn Adams: Has rough big-league debut |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jordyn-adams-has-rough-big-league-debut/ |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com}} In 17 games during his rookie campaign, Adams batted .128/.125/.128 with no home runs, one RBI, and one stolen base.

Adams was optioned to Triple–A Salt Lake to begin the 2024 season.{{Cite web|title=Angels Reassign Pitching Prospect in Latest Round of Roster Cuts|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/news/angels-reassign-pitching-prospect-in-latest-round-of-roster-cuts-eg2001|access-date=March 15, 2024|website=si.com|language=en}} In 11 games for the Angels in 2024, he batted .229/.289/.314 with one home run, four RBI, and two stolen bases. Adams was designated for assignment by Los Angeles on November 19.{{Cite web|title=Angels Designate Jordyn Adams, Eric Wagaman For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/angels-designate-jordyn-adams-eric-wagaman-for-assignment.html|access-date=November 20, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} On November 22, the Angels non–tendered Adams, making him a free agent.{{Cite web|title=Angels non-tender Sandoval, three others ahead of deadline|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-non-tender-patrick-sandoval|access-date=November 23, 2024| website=mlb.com|language=en}}

=Baltimore Orioles=

On December 19, 2024, Adams signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.{{Cite web|title=Orioles, Jordyn Adams Agree To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/orioles-sign-jordyn-adams-former-angels-top-prospect.html|access-date=December 20, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He played in 39 games for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, he batted .212/.316/.345 with three home runs, 15 RBI, and five stolen bases. On May 31, 2025, the Orioles selected Adams' contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle On 10-Day IL, Recall Coby Mayo|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/orioles-place-ryan-mountcastle-on-10-day-il-recall-coby-mayo.html|access-date=May 31, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In five appearances for Baltimore, he received only one at-bat, in which he flew out. Adams was designated for assignment by the Orioles on June 6.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Acquire Scott Blewett|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/orioles-acquire-scott-blewett.html|access-date=June 6, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk on June 10.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Designate Emmanuel Rivera For Assignment, Option Heston Kjerstad|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/orioles-designate-emmanuel-rivera-for-assignment-option-heston-kjerstad.html|access-date=June 10, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

Personal

His father, Deke Adams, was most recently the defensive line coach for the University of Mississippi football team.{{Cite web |url= https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/Article/Deke-Adams-named-Ole-Miss-defensive-line-coach-142691148/ |title=Deke Adams named Ole Miss defensive line coach|work=247 Sports|date=January 24, 2020|access-date=May 10, 2020}}{{Cite web |url= https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/Article/Ole-Miss-Football-Lane-Kiffin-dismisses-defensive-line-coach-Deke-Adams-157619679/ |title=Lane Kiffin dismisses defensive line coach Deke Adams|work=247 Sports|date=December 22, 2020|access-date=February 5, 2021}}