Ace Adams
| Ace Adams | |||
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| Pitcher | |||
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Born: March 2, 1910 Willows, California | |||
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Died: February 26, 2006 (aged 95) Albany, Georgia | |||
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| 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 relief 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.[2] Adams died in Albany, Georgia, at age 93. His obituary listed his year of birth as 1910, while baseball records list it as 1912.
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)
See also
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Baseball Almanac
- BaseballLibrary
- Historic Baseball
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