Jim Adduci
Encyclopedia
James David Adduci is an American former left-handed
outfielder
and first baseman
in Major League Baseball
who played for the St. Louis Cardinals
, Milwaukee Brewers
, and Philadelphia Phillies
. He attended Southern Illinois University
, where he participated in college baseball
.
Adduci made his major league debut on September 12, 1983 with the Cardinals at age 24. Adduci was hitless in his only at bat in his debut. That year, Adduci had a batting average of .050 in 20 at bats. On October 2, 1984, Adduci was traded with Paul Householder
to the Milwaukee Brewers for three minor leaguers. Adduci made his Brewers debut in 1986. Adduci had a batting average of .091 in 11 at bats in 1986.
On April 19, 1987, Adduci was purchased by the San Francisco Giants
from the Milwaukee Brewers, only to be sent back in one week. On June 4, 1987, the Brewers released Adduci. Adduci finished 1987 playing for the Taiyo Whales
in Japan.
Adduci resigned with the Brewers on January 18, 1988. That season, Adduci had a batting average of .266 in 94 at bats. Before the 1989 season, Adduci was sent to the Philadelphia Phillies. Adduci hit .368 in 19 at bats in 1989. Adduci played his final major league game for the Phillies on July 26, 1989. After the 1989 season, Adduci was granted free agency. Adduci never played the majors again.
At the time of his retirement, Adduci had a career batting average of .236. He finished with 144 at bats in 70 games. He drove in 15 runs during his career, all in 1988. Adduci hit one home run over the course of his career. His lifetime fielding percentage was .993.
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
and first baseman
First baseman
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in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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who played for the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
, Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
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, and Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
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. He attended Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses...
, where he participated in college baseball
College baseball
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.
Career
On June 7, 1977, Adduci was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 28th round of the amateur draft. However, Adduci chose to continue his education instead. On June 3, 1980, Adduci was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 7th round of the amateur draft. Adduci signed to play in the minors in the Cardinals organization.Adduci made his major league debut on September 12, 1983 with the Cardinals at age 24. Adduci was hitless in his only at bat in his debut. That year, Adduci had a batting average of .050 in 20 at bats. On October 2, 1984, Adduci was traded with Paul Householder
Paul Householder
Paul Wesley Householder is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during eight seasons at the major league level for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros. He was drafted by the Reds in the 2nd round of the 1976 amateur draft...
to the Milwaukee Brewers for three minor leaguers. Adduci made his Brewers debut in 1986. Adduci had a batting average of .091 in 11 at bats in 1986.
On April 19, 1987, Adduci was purchased by the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
from the Milwaukee Brewers, only to be sent back in one week. On June 4, 1987, the Brewers released Adduci. Adduci finished 1987 playing for the Taiyo Whales
Yokohama BayStars
The are a professional baseball team in the Japanese Central League. Home field is the Yokohama Stadium, located in central Yokohama. The clubhouse is located near the stadium....
in Japan.
Adduci resigned with the Brewers on January 18, 1988. That season, Adduci had a batting average of .266 in 94 at bats. Before the 1989 season, Adduci was sent to the Philadelphia Phillies. Adduci hit .368 in 19 at bats in 1989. Adduci played his final major league game for the Phillies on July 26, 1989. After the 1989 season, Adduci was granted free agency. Adduci never played the majors again.
At the time of his retirement, Adduci had a career batting average of .236. He finished with 144 at bats in 70 games. He drove in 15 runs during his career, all in 1988. Adduci hit one home run over the course of his career. His lifetime fielding percentage was .993.