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

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Amateur career

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Adams attended Blythewood High School in Blythewood, South Carolina, and transferred to Green Hope High School in Cary, North Carolina, for his senior year.[1] He played both baseball and American football.[2] 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.[3] As a senior in football, he had 54 receptions for 1,060 yards and 16 touchdowns.[4] He played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[5] He was also invited to play at the Under Armour All-America Game.[6] Adams committed to the University of North Carolina to play both college football and college baseball.[7] He was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star football recruit and ranked among the top players in his class.[8] He was also considered a top prospect for the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[9]

Professional career

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Los Angeles Angels

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Adams was selected 17th overall by the Los Angeles Angels in the draft.[10] He decided against playing college football and signed with the Angels for $3,472,900.[11][12] 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.[13] In 29 games between the Angels and Owls, Adams batted .267 with 13 RBI.[14]

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.[15] Over 109 games between the three clubs, Adams slashed .257/.351/.369 with eight home runs, 36 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.[16] Adams did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] 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.[18]

He returned to Tri-City to open the 2022 season,[19] 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.[20]

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.[21] On August 1, 2023, Adams was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[22] On August 2, he made his major league debut against the Atlanta Braves, going 0–for–4 with two strikeouts.[23] 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.[24] 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.[25] On November 22, the Angels non–tendered Adams, making him a free agent.[26]

Baltimore Orioles

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On December 19, 2024, Adams signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[27] 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.[28] 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.[29] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk on June 10.[30] On August 1, the Orioles added Adams back to their active roster.[31] He went hitless in three at-bats across five additional appearances for Baltimore; he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Norfolk on August 19.[32] Adams elected free agency on September 29.[33]

Personal

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His father, Deke Adams, was most recently the defensive line coach for the University of Mississippi football team.[34][35]

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Jordyn Adams is an American who was a first-round draft pick in (MLB) and has appeared in 38 games across three seasons with the and Baltimore Orioles. Born on October 18, 1999, in , Adams attended in , where he excelled in both baseball and football before being selected 17th overall by the Angels in the 2018 MLB Draft. As a highly regarded prospect—ranked among the top 100 in MLB pipelines from 2019 to 2021—Adams progressed through the Angels' minor league system, showcasing speed and defensive skills in center field while batting right-handed and throwing right-handed. Adams made his MLB debut on August 2, 2023, with the Angels, appearing in 17 games that season and batting .128 with three stolen bases. He returned briefly in 2024 for 11 games, improving to a .229 average, one , and five RBIs over his Angels tenure, though his overall MLB career slash line stands at .165/.205/.216 with one homer in 79 at-bats. In the minors, Adams has demonstrated stronger production, particularly at Triple-A in 2024 with the , where he hit .261 with 28 stolen bases in 123 games. Following the 2024 season, Adams signed a minor league contract with , appearing in 10 games total in 2025, including after his contract was selected on August 1, though he went hitless in five at-bats. He was optioned to Triple-A on August 12, outrighted to Triple-A on August 19, and elected on August 19, 2025, leaving him as an unrestricted entering the 2026 season. Known for his athleticism and range, Adams remains a depth option in with potential for further opportunities.

Early life

Family background

Jordyn Adams was born on October 18, 1999, in . His father, Deke Adams, is a longtime coach who played linebacker at the in the early 1990s before beginning his coaching career in 1997, serving in roles such as defensive line coach at institutions including , the , and the . Deke's professional background in football provided Jordyn with early coaching guidance, rigorous training, and immersion in competitive athletic environments, significantly shaping his development as a multi-sport . Adams' mother, Alexis Adams (née Hall), was a four-year player at Southern Mississippi, further embedding a culture of collegiate-level sports within the family. The family includes an older brother, . Due to Deke's coaching positions across multiple states, the Adams family relocated several times, including a move to in 2016 to align with his role at , which supported Jordyn's pursuit of dual sports in football and . This nomadic lifestyle exposed Jordyn to diverse athletic influences from a young age, fostering his versatility in both football and through familial involvement and access to high-level coaching.

High school years

Jordyn Adams began his high school education at Blythewood High School in , where he developed his early athletic interests alongside academic pursuits. For his senior year, he transferred to in , allowing him to focus on refining his skills in a new environment while maintaining his studies. During his time at Green Hope, Adams received significant college recruitment attention, particularly for football, leading to a commitment to the (UNC), where he planned to enroll and begin workouts with the team that summer. This academic and athletic pathway highlighted his strong performance in the classroom, as he balanced rigorous coursework with his dual-sport development. Despite his UNC commitment, Adams ultimately decided to forgo college in favor of entering the (MLB) Draft, prioritizing professional opportunities in baseball upon being selected in the first round. Throughout high school, he navigated the challenges of managing academic responsibilities with his emerging profile as a multi-sport , demonstrating discipline in both areas.

Amateur career

Baseball

Jordyn Adams emerged as a standout at in , where he showcased elite athleticism as a two-sport star in and football. During his senior season in 2018, Adams batted .453 with five doubles, three triples, one , 15 RBIs, and a school-record 31 stolen bases, leading the team in average and helping Green Hope to a strong showing in the playoffs. Over his junior and senior years combined, he maintained a .474 career across 48 games, with 72 hits, 33 RBIs, 55 runs scored, two home runs, and exceptional on-base skills at .568. Defensively in field, Adams demonstrated plus range and instincts, patrolling the outfield with Gold Glove-caliber potential that scouts praised for his ability to track fly balls and make highlight-reel plays, though specific metrics like UZR were not formally tracked at the high school level. Adams' draft stock surged through participation in premier showcases, including the All-America Baseball Game in July 2017 at , where he delivered a walk-off single in the 11th inning to secure a 2-1 victory for the team, earning widespread acclaim for his clutch hitting and speed. He also competed in events like the National Showcase, where his tools drew attention from MLB scouts, further elevating his profile as a top prospect. These performances highlighted his raw athleticism and positioned him as a high-upside outfield prospect in the 2018 MLB Draft class. Scouting reports consistently lauded Adams' 80-grade speed, one of the best in his draft class, allowing him to steal bases at will and cover vast ground in center field, while his arm strength earned a 45-grade for accurate but not overpowering throws. His hitting potential was projected as average (50-grade) with excellent bat speed and a line-drive , though scouts noted room for power development as he added strength to his 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame, forecasting future gap power rather than over-the-fence pop. Overall, evaluators viewed him as a toolsy with a 50 future value, emphasizing his speed and defense as carrying tools. Adams had committed to the to play both and football, a dual-sport path that factored heavily into pre-draft discussions, as teams weighed his signability against the Tar Heels' strong recruiting pull and his father's role on UNC's football staff. Ranked as the No. 46 overall prospect on Baseball America's pre-draft list, his commitment created leverage in negotiations, but his showcase exploits and senior production convinced the to select him 17th overall in the first round, where he ultimately signed for $3.3 million, forgoing college to pursue professional .

Football

Jordyn Adams excelled as a for the Falcons in , during his senior year in the 2017-18 season. He recorded 54 receptions for 1,060 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 19.6 yards per catch, while also contributing 37 rushing yards on 11 carries. These statistics underscored his role as a dynamic capable of stretching the field and scoring from various positions. Adams' standout performance earned him prestigious All-American honors, including selection to the and the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, where he represented one of only 100 top high school players nationwide. As a four-star recruit ranked among the top wide receivers in the class of 2018, he drew significant interest from major college programs such as the , , and Clemson before committing to UNC in July 2017. His participation in these elite all-star events further highlighted his elite athleticism, with a reported time of 4.65 seconds at recruiting combines. Adams' football prowess complemented his baseball profile by demonstrating exceptional speed and versatility, traits that baseball scouts valued for his potential as a with plus-plus running ability on the bases and in the outfield. This dual-sport excellence culminated in his recognition as the 2017-18 MaxPreps National High School Male .

Professional career

Los Angeles Angels

The selected Jordyn Adams in the first round, 17th overall, of the 2018 MLB Draft out of in . He signed with the organization on June 30, 2018, for a $4.1 million bonus, exceeding the slot value for his draft position. Adams made his professional debut that summer in the Arizona League, batting .243 in 20 games before a promotion to the rookie-level Pioneer League Orem Owlz in August, where he hit .267 over nine contests. Adams' minor league development emphasized his elite speed, with consistent totals across levels while he refined his hitting approach. In 2019, he split time between the League Angels, Burlington Bees, and , posting a .257 over 109 games and swiping 16 bases. The 2020 season was lost to the , but Adams returned in 2021 at , hitting .217 with 18 steals in 71 games. Promoted to Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas in 2022, he batted .238 across 120 games between and Double-A, stealing a career-high 33 bases that year and ranking second in the Angels' system. His breakthrough came in 2023 at Triple-A Bees, where he slashed .267/.346/.443 with 15 home runs and a league-leading 44 in 109 games, setting a franchise record for thefts. In 2024, Adams returned to , batting .261 with 10 home runs and 28 in 123 games. On August 2, 2023, the Angels promoted Adams to the majors, and he made his MLB debut that day against the , starting in center field and recording his first big-league catch. Over parts of two seasons with the Angels (2023-2024), Adams appeared in 28 games, batting .176 with one , five RBI, and three stolen bases in 74 at-bats. His limited opportunities highlighted his defensive range and speed in , though offensive consistency remained a challenge. On November 19, 2024, the Angels designated Adams for assignment to clear roster space, and he elected free agency on November 22 after clearing waivers without being claimed.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 20, 2024, following his non-tender by the Los Angeles Angels, Jordyn Adams signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles that included an invitation to spring training. Adams began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, where he appeared in 89 games, batting .213 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, and 29 walks while showcasing his speed with 14 stolen bases. The Orioles selected his contract on May 31, 2025, promoting him to the majors for a brief stint; he was designated for assignment on June 6 and outrighted to Norfolk on June 6 before being assigned to Double-A Chesapeake Baysox on June 10. Adams was promoted again on August 1 when his contract was selected from Baysox, but he was optioned back to Norfolk on August 12 after brief time on the major league roster. In 10 major league games with Baltimore that season, Adams went 0-for-5 with one run scored and two strikeouts, primarily serving as outfield depth. Throughout his stint with , Adams contributed as a , leveraging his plus speed and defensive range to provide depth in ; scouts noted his athleticism made him big-league ready in the field, though his bat lagged behind. On August 19, 2025, following an outright assignment to , Adams elected free agency.

References

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