Ace Adams
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.
| Ace Adams | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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.
References
- "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
- 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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