Jason Adam

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2026)

Jason Adam is a pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2018 for 5 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 9 seasons. Across 379 career appearances, he has gone 29-17 with a 2.68 ERA, 412 strikeouts, and 26 saves. Jason Adam is an All-Star. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 5132.9.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

Active Player
W–L 29–17
ERA 2.68
WHIP 1.04
SO 412
Pitcher PIV thru 2025 5132.9
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'3" / 229 lb
Born
8/4/1991 in Omaha, NE, USA
MLB Debut
2018-05-05
Awards
All-Star
Jersey
#40

Full name: Jason Kendall Adam

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Career Pitching Statistics

Jason Adam — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 17 379 0 0 0 26 369.1 250 110 39 134 412 2.68 5132.9

Career ERA 2.68 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 36.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Jason Adam Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2018 KCA AL 0 3 31 0 0 0 0 32.1 30 22 15 37 6.12 4.15 (-48%) -1626.2
2019 TOR AL 3 0 23 0 0 0 0 21.2 15 7 10 18 2.91 4.51 (+35%) 300.6
2020 CHN NL 2 1 13 0 0 0 0 13.2 9 5 8 21 3.29 4.45 (+26%) 231.8
2021 CHN NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 10.2 10 7 6 19 5.91 4.27 (-38%) 242.7
2022 TBA AL 2 3 67 0 0 0 8 63.1 31 11 17 75 1.56 3.97 (+61%) 1778.0
2023 TBA AL 4 2 56 0 0 0 12 54.1 35 18 20 69 2.98 4.33 (+31%) 467.6
2024 TBA AL 4 2 47 0 0 0 4 47.0 26 13 16 50 2.49 4.08 (+39%) 854.3
2024 SDN NL 3 0 27 0 0 0 0 26.2 14 3 7 31 1.01 4.08 (+75%) 1088.7
2025 SDN NL 8 4 65 0 0 0 0 65.1 50 14 25 70 1.93 4.16 (+54%) 1795.3
2026 SD NL 2 2 38 0 0 0 2 34.1 30 10 10 22 2.62 4.18 (+37%) -
Career · 10 seasons 29 17 379 0 0 0 26 369.1 250 110 134 412 2.68 — 5,133

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Batting Statistics

Jason Adam — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
341 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jason Adam Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2018 KCA AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 TOR AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 CHN NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CHN NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 TBA AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 TBA AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 TBA AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 SDN NL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 SDN NL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 9 seasons 341 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 0

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

Jason Adam — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Jason Adam — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLDS2 SDN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2024 NLWC2 SDN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 ALWC1 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

Jason Adam — Playoff Career Pitching
W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 6 0 0 7.1 5 2 0 8 2.45

Playoff Pitching by Year

Jason Adam — Playoff Pitching by Year
Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2024 NLDS2 SDN 0 0 3 0 0 3.1 1 0 0 2 0.00
2024 NLWC2 SDN 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 3 2 0 4 9.00
2022 ALWC1 TBA 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 2 0.00

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Jason Adam — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home18900000—
Away15200000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Jason Adam — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home189186.011555722232.66
Away152149.010545521672.72

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Jason Adam — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2025-09-01 SDPBAL L 0.2311010
2025-08-30 SDPMIN — 1.0000000
2025-08-26 SDPSEA — 0.2222001
2025-08-23 SDPLAD — 1.0000010
2025-08-22 SDPLAD — 1.0000010
2025-08-19 SDPSFG — 1.0000010
2025-08-17 SDPLAD — 1.0000020
2025-08-12 SDPSFG W 1.2100010
2025-08-10 SDPBOS — 0.2100020
2025-08-09 SDPBOS W 1.0000110

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jason Adam — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 341 0 17 27 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jason Adam — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 KCA P 31 0 0 2 0 0
2019 TOR P 23 0 3 2 1 1
2020 CHN P 13 0 0 2 1 0
2021 CHN P 12 0 1 0 0 0
2022 TBA P 67 0 1 2 0 0
2023 TBA P 56 0 4 5 0 1
2024 TBA P 47 0 2 7 0 1
2024 SDN P 27 0 2 0 0 0
2025 SDN P 65 0 4 7 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Jason Adam Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Pitcher 341

Most Similar Players

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  1. 98
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  2. 96
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  3. 95
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  4. 89
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  5. 87
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  6. 82
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Jason Adam: the record in brief

The debut date in the bio is May 5, 2018; Jason Adam is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. By club, Adam's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royals (2018), the Toronto Blue Jays (2019), the Chicago Cubs (2020 to 2021), the Tampa Bay Rays (2022 through 2024), and the San Diego Padres (2024 through 2025). Adam played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 4, 1991, in Omaha, NE, USA, Adam was listed at 6-foot-3 and 229 pounds. The given name on file is Jason Kendall Adam.

Adam's career pitching line is 29 wins, 17 losses and a 2.68 ERA over 379 appearances. The same table counts 412 strikeouts and 26 saves. Against a 4.22 league ERA for the same years, Adam was 36.4% better. No season topped the 8 wins of 2025. Adam struck out 75 batters in 2022, a career high. The most saves in one season was 12, in 2023. 2022 was Adam's sharpest full season, a 1.56 ERA against the league's 3.97. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 5,132.9 for Adam's career.

The bio's awards line reads All-Star.

The playoff pitching line reads 0-0, 2.45 ERA, across 6 appearances. Those appearances came in 2022 and 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Adam

What years did Jason Adam play?
Jason Adam played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2026.
Was Jason Adam a pitcher?
Yes. Jason Adam pitched in the major leagues, recording 29 wins and 412 strikeouts.
What teams has Jason Adam played for?
Jason Adam has played for 5 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2018), the Toronto Blue Jays (2019), the Chicago Cubs (2020–2021), the Tampa Bay Rays (2022–2024), and the San Diego Padres (2024–2026).
Has Jason Adam won a Cy Young Award?
No. Jason Adam has not won the Cy Young Award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
What awards has Jason Adam won?
Jason Adam has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.
What are Jason Adam's career stats?
In 379 games, Jason Adam has gone 29-17 with a 2.68 ERA, 412 strikeouts, 369.1 innings pitched, and 26 saves.
What position does Jason Adam play?
Jason Adam plays primarily as a pitcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
How tall is Jason Adam and how much does he weigh?
Jason Adam is listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 229 pounds.
What number does Jason Adam wear?
Jason Adam wears number 40, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
What was Jason Adam's career ERA?
Jason Adam finished with a 2.68 career ERA, going 29-17 with 412 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Jason Adam have?
Jason Adam recorded 412 career strikeouts.
How many All-Star Games has Jason Adam made?
Jason Adam has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.