Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is more than just an All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner. He’s also extremely active in the community, including various charitable efforts that he supports each year. And beyond that, he’s an all-around fun guy, as evidenced by his active and entertaining Instagram account. Scroll through below to check out some of Adam’s best photos and moments from the past year.
Adam is always posting awesome pictures of the delicious stuff he’s eating at various restaurants, and this one is no exception. Cheesecake nachos? Yes, please.
Jones shared a picture of some new Nike cleats he began wearing for the Orioles’ playoff push in September. I’ll take a pair, please.
Adam hosted a child this past season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as part of his work with the Make A Wish Foundation. Looks like he really made this youngster’s day.
On a trip to San Diego, Adam and George Janko posed with a llama. Don’t ask me why. But they did. And it’s pretty fantastic.
During the Orioles visit to Los Angeles, Adam posed with legendary Dodgers’ broadcaster Vin Scully. Scully — the voice of the Dodgers for 67 years — retired at the end of the 2016 season.
During the Orioles visit to Seattle to play the Mariners, Jones posted a breathtaking photo of Mount Rainier.
Jones posed in his pink Orioles shirt and cap in honor of Mother’s Day. Major League Baseball supports awareness for breast cancer on the holiday each season.
Jones and teammates Jonathan Schoop, Manny Machado, Ubaldo Jimenez and J.J. Hardy capture a private jet excursion during 2016. Have room for one more?
Life as a successful athlete certainly has its perks. And taking in breathtaking waterfront views is certainly one of them.
More of Jones’ charitable work was on display when he posted a shot of himself and countless youngsters at his baseball camp. Talk about getting some world-class baseball instruction.
Two of Adam’s biggest passions — helping others and food — are on display each year during the ‘Stay Hungry Purple Tailgate’ he hosts before a Baltimore Ravens game. Last year, over $11,500 was raised for the Boys & Girls Club of Baltimore.
Jones’ hometown of San Diego produces some of the most beautiful sunsets you could imagine. Here’s one that Adam shared on his Instagram account.
Adam’s love of food was again on display when he shared this photo of some delicious raw oysters that I’m sure he devoured. Or “crushed,” as he often says. #StayHungry
Adam poses with the Mid-Atlantic Little League World Series team at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Perhaps a few of these kids will return as major leaguers one day.
No, those aren’t batting weights. Adam created a hilarious moment and shared it on Instagram for National Doughnut Day.
Adam shared a photo of a delicious rack of lamb dish from The Food Market restaurant in Baltimore. I’ll have what he’s having.
Adam and his dog Missy — a frequent topic on his social media accounts — take in a breathtaking beach view in his hometown of San Diego.
Have you ever seen a cuter kid? That’s all.
Another topic that frequently comes up on Adam’s social media accounts is his love of Popeyes Fried Chicken. So when a custom-made cake depicting the delicacy showed up in the Orioles clubhouse, you know that Mr. Jones had to be thrilled.
Blue Moon Cafe in Baltimore is an extremely popular breakfast spot amongst residents, and Adam Jones is no exception. Their most popular dish? The Cap’n Crunch french toast that Adam captured here.
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