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| Ace Adams | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 2, 1910 Willows, California, U.S. | |
| Died: February 26, 2006 (aged 95) Albany, Georgia, U.S. | |
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 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Ace Townsend Adams (March 2, 1910 – February 26, 2006) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Giants (1941–1946). He also played in the Mexican League and was banned from MLB for jumping to that league.[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]- 1 2 "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 from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
- Ace Adams at SABR (Baseball BioProject)
- Ace Adams at Find a Grave
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