Adam Riggs
| AB | 153 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .216 |
| OBP | .29 |
| SLG | .346 |
| HR | 3 |
- Full name Adam David Riggs
- Born 10/04/1972 in Steubenville, OH
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School South Carolina - Aiken
- Debut 08/07/1997
- Drafted in the 22nd round (608th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1994.
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Background: Riggs has struggled to stay on the field the past two years, missing more than two months in 1997 with a broken hamate bone in his left wrist and more than three months in 1998 after labrum surgery on his right shoulder. Strengths: When healthy, Riggs has shown every offensive skill. He hits with power, draws an above-average number of walks, steals bases and owns a .324 career minor league average. He has an aggressive, focused approach to the game. Weaknesses: Both of Riggs' injuries were not spontaneous, game-related injuries, so his durability is in question. Defensively, Riggs has worked hard at second base, which he only started playing in pro ball. He'll be at least an average second baseman if his shoulder recovers. The Future: Incumbent second baseman Eric Young is signed through 2001 but his name has been mentioned often in trade talks. If Young stays, Riggs could improve the Dodgers offensive bench strength in 1999.
