Adames’s career line of .246/.320/.438 should be seen as his annual ceiling, and when you factor in above average defense (more on that in a bit) we get the marquee player the Giants signed.

Defense is very different than hitting. When it happens, you can’t do anything,” Adames said. “It’s not like you go 0-for-4, then you go 3-for-4 the next day and you make it up.

The San Francisco Giants just handed out the largest contract they've ever doled out to a free agent by bringing in their new shortstop Willy Adames on a seven-year, $182 million contract.

It's tough to get better than Willy Adames on defense. One thing that can be said about Adames is despite his struggles at the plate, he hasn’t taken them into the field.

Brewers shortstop Willy Adames had a down year in 2023, relative to his own standards. ... He also steals a few bases and has been considered strong on defense at a premium position.

It's tough to get better than Willy Adames on defense. One thing that can be said about Adames is despite his struggles at the plate, he hasn’t taken them into the field.

Brewers shortstop Willy Adames had a down year in 2023, relative to his own standards. But here in the early parts of the 2024 season, he’s looked more like the pre-2023 version of himself.

DALLAS — Willy Adames makes the San Francisco Giants a better baseball team. He fills a position of need. He provides power and defense. In Buster Posey’s estimation, Adames and Matt Chapman ...

When Willy Adames hit a three-run home run on his 29th birthday, ... If there is a concern going forward, it may revolve around his defense. Advertisement.