Riley Adams

Riley Adams is an American professional baseball catcher known for his right-handed bat and throw. Born June 26, 1996, in Encinitas, California, he attended Canyon Crest Academy (CA) before playing college baseball at the University of San Diego. In the 2017 MLB Draft, he was selected in the third round (pick 24). Adams made his MLB debut on June 8, 2021. Early major-league results included a strong on-base stretch in 2021, when he posted a .422 OBP and .887 OPS across 71 at-bats with Washington, along with 2 home runs and 10 RBI. His 2023 season marked a notable offensive peak in this data set: .273 batting average, .331 OBP, .807 OPS, 4 home runs, 21 RBI, and 19 extra-base hits in 143 at-bats. In 2024, he hit .224 with a .628 OPS over 116 at-bats. In 2025, his line was .186/.252/.308 with 8 home runs, 24 RBI, and 16 extra-base hits across 263 at-bats; Statcast readings for that season included an average exit velocity of 91.8 mph and a max of 115.4 mph. As a catcher in 2025, he recorded a .993 fielding percentage with 19 caught stealings and 47 stolen bases allowed. This Riley Adams MLB profile reflects a backstop with intermittent power production and measurable receiving workload in the majors.