Rookie Adam's extends hit streak to 20!!
What a rookie season it has become for the 23 year-old Royals third baseman
David Adam. After last nights second inning single, he extended his hitting streak to 20 games. The longest such streak in Royals history. He is only seven off the NABL record of 27 currently held by
Joey Gathright and
Marland Williams.
On top of this current 20 game hit streak, Adam's also leads the team in home runs with 23. He is currently one ahead of short stop
Rudolph Shaeffer. "I am coming for him," Shaeffer yelled jokingly as he exited the clubhouse tonight.
But this immediate impact should not be a surprise to anyone. He was named a AAA All-Star in 2009 and won the Glove Wizard Award at third base in AAA in 2010. He has incredible power but is not the greatest contact hitter. That is evident by his .259 average in 343 at bats but has incredible speed on the base paths. On top of having 21 steals this year, he has sixteen doubles and ten triples so far in 2011.
"I never expected to be this successful in my first season. It took me a few years to get out of AAA but to be handed the starting job after twenty games into the season, it was an honor. I just go out and try to win and let the chips fall where they may. I would love to get to 27 but a division championship is more important at the moment." said Adams after the game tonight.
Adam and the Royals(75-37) will both be looking to extend their streaks tomorrow against the Oakland Athletics. On top of Adams 20 game hit streak the Royals are currently riding an eight game win streak. Both look untouchable as ever at the moment. Lets just hope the luck continues!! Go Royals!!!
A look at Adam's last 20 games:
