Adam Jones facts for kids
Adam LaMarque Jones was born on August 1, 1985. He is an American professional baseball player. He plays as an outfielder. Currently, he plays for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's top league, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Before that, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States. He played for the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Adam Jones's Baseball Journey
Starting His Career
The Seattle Mariners picked Adam Jones in the first round of the 2003 MLB draft. This means they chose him to play for their team. He started in their minor league system. A minor league system is where young players develop their skills. He began as a shortstop, which is an infield position. Later, he switched to playing in the outfield.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Adam Jones made his first appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2006. He played for the Seattle Mariners. Before the 2008 season, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. A trade means he moved from one team to another. He became a very important player for the Orioles. He later played briefly for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Awards and Achievements
Adam Jones is known for being a great player. He was chosen to be an MLB All-Star five times. An All-Star is one of the best players in the league. He also won the Gold Glove Award four times. This award is given to the best defensive players. He also won a Silver Slugger Award. This award goes to the best offensive players at each position.
Playing in Japan
After playing in MLB, Adam Jones moved to Japan. He joined the Orix Buffaloes team. This team plays in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). It is the highest level of baseball in Japan.
