Richard Leroy Adams (April 8, 1920 – September 14, 2016) was an American former first baseman in Major League Baseball, playing briefly for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1947 season.

Born in Tuolumne County, California, he batted right-handed and threw left-handed.

He started his professional career in 1939 with the Cincinnati Reds affiliate Ogden Reds of the Pioneer League, spending three seasons in the minor leagues seasons before enlisting in the US Army Air Force in 1941.

In 1946, Adams hit .330 with 155 RBI for the Wenatchee Chiefs of the Western International League, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Athletics.

Adams was a professional musician and led his own group during the off season of baseball.