Ace Adams
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| Ace Adams | ||
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| Pitcher | ||
| Born: March 2, 1910 Willows, California |
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| Died: February 26, 2006 (aged 95) Albany, Georgia |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| April 15, 1941 for the New York Giants |
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| Final game | ||
| April 24, 1946 for the New York Giants |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Pitching record | 41-33 | |
| Earned run average | 3.47 | |
| Strikeouts | 171 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
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Ace Townsend Adams (March 2, 1912 - February 26, 2006) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Giants (1941-46). 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.
Adams died in Albany, Georgia, at age 93. His obituary listed his year of birth as 1910 while baseball records list it as 1912.
[edit] Highlights
- 1943 National League All-Star
- Twice led NL in saves (1944-45)
- 4-time led NL in games finished (1942-45)
- 3-time led NL in games pitched (1942-44)
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Baseball Almanac
- BaseballLibrary
- BR Bullpen
- Historic Baseball]
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