Ace Adams
Born: 3/2/1910 in Willows, CA, USA
Died: 2/26/2006 in Albany, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-04-15 | Final Game: 1946-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Ace Townsend Adams
Biography
Ace Adams was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946. Born in 1910, he made a name for himself during a competitive era marked by the advent of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military. Adams compiled a career record of 41 wins and 33 losses, with a solid earned run average of 3.47 over his tenure. His effectiveness on the mound was highlighted by his ability to close games, as reflected in his impressive total of 49 saves and 171 strikeouts.
Adams was recognized for his contributions to the game with one All-Star selection, showcasing his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his time. His style of play combined skillful pitching with a strategic mindset, making him a valuable asset to his teams. As baseball navigated through the challenges of the 1940s, including the integration of the sport, Adams' performances on the field remain a testament to his dedication and talent in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 33 | 302 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 49 | 552.7 | 541 | 213 | 26 | 224 | 171 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 84 | 38 | 35 | 18 | 4.82 | -606.6 |
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 88.0 | 69 | 18 | 31 | 33 | 1.84 | 1372.9 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 7 | 70 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 140.3 | 121 | 44 | 55 | 46 | 2.82 | -295.5 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 11 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 137.7 | 149 | 65 | 58 | 32 | 4.25 | -2340.9 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 9 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 113.0 | 109 | 43 | 44 | 39 | 3.42 | -847.3 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16.88 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 99 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.121 | 0.171 | 0.121 | 0.293 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 38 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 61 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 70 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 65 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 65 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 302 | 0 | 14 | 108 | 5 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NY1 | P | 38 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | NY1 | P | 61 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| 1943 | NY1 | P | 70 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
| 1944 | NY1 | P | 65 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945 | NY1 | P | 65 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| 1946 | NY1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 302 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 27th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1943 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 7.0 | 336 | 0 |