Ace Adams
Appearance
Ace Adams | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: March 2, 1910 Willows, California, U.S. | |
Died: February 26, 2006 Albany, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 95)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 15, 1941, for the New York Giants | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 24, 1946, for the New York Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 41–33 |
Earned run average | 3.47 |
Strikeouts | 171 |
Saves | 49 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Ace Townsend Adams (March 2, 1910 – February 26, 2006) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Giants (1941–46).[1] Adams batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Willows, California.
In a six-season career, Adams posted a 41–33 record with a 3.47 ERA and 49 saves in 302 games pitched.[1] Much of his work came as a relief pitcher.[2]
Adams died in Albany, Georgia, at age 95.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Historic Baseball: Ace Adams". Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ Corbett, Warren. "Ace Adams". sabr.org. Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Ace Adams at SABR (Baseball BioProject)
- Ace Adams at Find a Grave
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