Adam Eaton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for several teams during his career. He was born on December 6, 1988, in Springfield, Ohio, and attended Miami University in Ohio. Eaton was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 19th round of the 2010 MLB draft.
Eaton made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2012 and quickly established himself as a solid outfielder. He played in 66 games that season, hitting .259 with two home runs and 19 RBIs. Eaton's best season with the Diamondbacks came in 2014 when he hit .300 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs in 123 games.
In December 2013, Eaton was traded to the Chicago White Sox as part of a three-team deal that also involved the Los Angeles Angels. Eaton played for the White Sox from 2014 to 2016 and was a key player for the team during that time. In 2015, he hit .287 with 14 home runs and 56 RBIs in 153 games.
In December 2016, Eaton was traded to the Washington Nationals in exchange for three pitching prospects. Eaton played for the Nationals from 2017 to 2020 and was a valuable player for the team during that time. In 2019, he hit .279 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs in 151 games.
Eaton's final season in the MLB was in 2021, when he played for the Chicago White Sox once again. He hit .201 with five home runs and 28 RBIs in 58 games before being released by the team in July.
Overall, Eaton had a solid career in the MLB, hitting .284 with 65 home runs and 317 RBIs in 832 games. He was known for his speed and defensive skills, as well as his ability to get on base and make things happen for his team. While he may not have been a superstar player, Eaton was a reliable and consistent contributor to every team he played for.
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