Matt Adams

Matt Adams is an American professional baseball first baseman known for hitting two extra-inning home runs in a single game.

Baseball Player

August 31, 1988

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Matt Adams, an American professional baseball first baseman, is currently associated with the Washington Nationals organization. He rose to fame during his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he earned the nickname “Big City.” With a career WAR of 4.9, Adams boasts impressive statistics, including 624 hits, 118 home runs, and a .258 batting average. Notably, he became the first player in Cardinals history to hit two extra-inning home runs in a single game, a feat previously achieved by only three other players. After being away from baseball since July 2021, Adams rejoined the Nationals in 2023.